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Glossary - D

This glossary contains definitions for psychological and medical jargon that you may run across while reading about depression and its treatment. On this page you will find definitions for words beginning with the letter "D".

Delirium

A definition for the term "delirium."

Depersonalization

A definition for the term "depersonalization".

Diagnosis

A definition for the term "diagnosis."

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

A definition of the term "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders".

Diaphoresis

A definition of the term "diaphoresis."

Dissociation

A definition for the term "dissociation."

Diurnal Mood Variation

A definition for the term "diurnal mood variation."

DSM-IV Multi-Axial System

A definition for the term "DSM-IV Multi-Axial System".

Dual Diagnosis

A definition for the term "dual diagnosis".

Dysphoria

A definition for the term "dysphoria."

Dysthymia

A definition for the term "dysthymia."

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