Abstract

The Role of Serum Cholesterol Level in the Pathogenesis of Major Depressive Disorder

Madhura TK

Major Depressive Disorder is a condition characterized by one or more Major Depressive Episodes without a history of Manic, Mixed, or Hypomanic Episodes. These Major Depressive Episodes are not due to a medical condition, medication, abused substance, or Psychosis. If Manic, Mixed, or Hypomanic Episodes develop, the diagnosis is changed to Bipolar Disorder. The Major Depressive Episode must have either depressed mood or loss of interest.