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May 3, 2021 · Masked depression is a term psychologists and doctors once used to describe depression with physical symptoms rather than mental or mood symptoms.
Jan 24, 2022 · The term “masked depression” was widely used in the 1970s and 1980s. It described a condition in which someone with major depressive disorder experienced physical symptoms rather than, or...
A focus on the holistic approach by PCPs, especially in patients with medically unexplained somatic symptoms, may help identify masked depression at the initial visit. Adequate awareness and training regarding the recognition and treatment of masked depression may help reduce misdiagnosis by PCPs.
Masked depression (MD) was a proposed form of atypical depression in which somatic symptoms or behavioural disturbances dominate the clinical picture and disguise the underlying affective disorder. The concept is not currently supported by the mental health profession.
Jun 9, 2023 · An explanation of the most common reasons why people mask / hide their depression; Several resources to - if you have depression - help you feel more comfortable being open and transparent about it as opposed to masking / hiding it;
Apr 22, 2020 · Smiling depression describes when a person masks depression behind a smile. Someone with smiling depression looks happy on the outside when, in reality, they may be struggling with feelings of...
Jan 1, 2018 · Background Masked depression is often misdiagnosed due to the predominance of somatic symptoms and is further complicated by lack of awareness among doctors. Aim The present survey was conducted...
