Depression Explained | Symptoms, Brain Impact, and Treatment
Do you often feel an overwhelming emptiness or loneliness even when surrounded by people and you find it hard to engage in conversations or feel constantly entangled in something while your mind remains persistently sad for no apparent reason? Or maybe you struggle to focus on tasks feeling drained and fatigued all the time. If these issues resonate with you, this video is made for you. Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Sida Cuadri and I am a US board certified psychiatrist and I have been working in this field for the past 15 years and have seen thousands of patients. Today’s video is going to be very important for you because today we will talk about a common but very important mental health illness called depression. Let’s start and understand it well. Depression also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It affects how you think, feel, and behave and can cause significant emotional and physical problems. Depression can affect people of all age groups, races, ethnicities, and genders. Females are more likely to experience depression compared to males, but men can also be depressed. Because men are less likely to recognize, talk about, and seek help for their feelings or emotional problems, their depression symptoms are more likely to be undiagnosed or undertreated. Now, let’s look at what the common symptoms of depression are and how you can recognize them. Symptom one, persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood. This means you continuously feel sadness, anxiety, or emptiness. This feeling always stays with you and often keeps you restless and sad. Symptom two, loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities means you no longer feel interested in your favorite hobbies and activities. The things that used to make you happy no longer bring you joy. Symptom three, changes in appetite and sleep changes. This means your hunger either significantly decreases or increases. Additionally, you might experience unusual changes in your sleep patterns causing you to either sleep much less or have excessive sleep. Symptom four, suicidal thoughts. This means you often have thoughts of suicide. These thoughts can be very intense and dangerous which can compel you to take your own life. If you have such thoughts, you should seek professional help immediately. Symptom five, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness. This means you feel guilty, worthless, and helpless. You think you are good for nothing, and that nothing you do matters. I hope this gives you some idea of what the symptoms of depression are like. A full dedicated video on this topic is coming soon. You can check the description box for more detailed discussions on the symptoms of depression. If you like this video, please share it with your friends so they can benefit from it as well. Now, let’s see how depression affects the brain. First, let’s look at biological differences. Depressed people show some physical changes in the brain, especially in the hippocampus, which controls memory and emotions. It can become smaller in cases of depression. Second, brain chemistry. Neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine which help regulate mood become imbalanced negatively affecting mood and thinking. Third, hormonal changes. Pregnancy, thyroid problems, menopause, and other hormonal changes can trigger depression. Fourth, inherited traits. If someone in the family has depression, other members are also at risk. These genetic factors can also cause depression. These were some major reasons why depression can affect the brain and change your life. I hope you have understood it well. Please like and share the video with your friends and relatives. Let’s take a look at some common types of depression. There are several types of depression such as major depressive disorder MDD, persistent depressive disorder, PDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD, postpartum depression, seasonal effective disorder, SAD, and atypical depression. Each type is very important in itself. We will understand these types in detail in upcoming videos. Now, let’s discuss the last and most important point. I know you have been eagerly waiting for this. So now I will tell you how to treat depression. First we have medications. Anti-depressants are commonly used to treat depression. They help balance the chemicals in the brain. Medications should always be taken under a doctor’s advice. Second, psychological treatment. These treatments teach new ways to think, cope, and relate to others. They are conducted through talk therapy with professionals or supervised therapists such as behavioral activation, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and problem solving therapy. Third, brain stimulation therapies. If medication does not reduce depression symptoms and you do not want to take medication or cannot take it for any reason, brain stimulation therapy can be a good option. Many types of brain stimulation therapies are available. Some of which are FDA approved for treating depression. For example, electrocomvulsive therapy ECT, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, RTMS, vagus nerve stimulation, VNS, deep brain stimulation, DBS. ECT and RTMS are the most widely used brain stimulation therapies. We will understand these in more detail in upcoming videos. So, subscribe to our channel and like the video. I hope this video gave you an overview of depression. If you want to know more, please let us know in the comments so we can address your problem. Remember, if anyone is struggling with depression, it is important to seek professional help. Thank you.
Depression Explained: Symptoms, Brain Impact, and Treatment | Dr. Syeda Quadri
Feeling persistently sad, anxious, or empty? You might be dealing with depression — and you’re not alone.
In this video, Dr. Syeda Quadri, a US Board-Certified Psychiatrist with 15+ years of experience, breaks down the real signs, causes, and treatments of depression — all in simple, easy-to-understand language.
🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ What is depression (major depressive disorder)?
✔️ 5 common symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
✔️ How depression changes your brain (hippocampus, hormones, neurotransmitters)
✔️ Why women and men experience depression differently
✔️ Types of depression (MDD, PDD, PMDD, SAD, etc.)
✔️ Latest treatment options — from medication to brain stimulation
✔️ When to seek help and how to support a loved one
If you or someone you care about is silently struggling, this video could be a turning point.
🙏 Watch, learn, and share. Let’s break the stigma.
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The ideas and suggestions shared here are meant to provide general insights into mental well-being. For personalized guidance or treatment, always consult with trained professionals like a psychologist, counselor, therapist, psychiatrist, or other licensed mental health workers. This content is not intended to harm, defame, or offend any individual, group, community, or organization. Any action taken based on the information provided in this video is entirely the viewer’s responsibility.
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