Melancolic depression and atypic depression: clinical and psychodynamic aspects

Authors

  • Evandro GOMES DE MATOS Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Thania Mello GOMES DE MATOS
  • Gustavo Mello GOMES DE MATOS Universidade de Uberaba

Keywords:

atypical depression, melancholic depression, psychoanalysis

Abstract

The aim of this paper was to review the epidemiology, symptomatology and classification of depressive disorders according to the modern systems diagnosis and research. This study had also the objective to describe, throughout the psychoanalysis theory, the depressive disorders main aspects, specially the melancholic and the atipic features. All along the text it has been emphasized the importance of an early diagnosis combined to a psychoanalytical comprehension of the patient’s condition.

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Published

2006-06-30

How to Cite

GOMES DE MATOS, E. ., GOMES DE MATOS, T. M., & GOMES DE MATOS, G. M. . (2006). Melancolic depression and atypic depression: clinical and psychodynamic aspects. Psychological Studies, 23(2). Retrieved from https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/6788