Causes: Depression arises from various factors, including genetics and stress, while PTSD is directly tied to experiencing traumatic events.
Symptom Presentation: Depression is marked by persistent sadness and loss of interest, whereas PTSD involves re-experiencing trauma and heightened vigilance.
Duration: Depression symptoms can be long-lasting, while PTSD symptoms may emerge immediately after trauma or be delayed, lasting months or years.
Treatment Approaches: Depression is often treated with medication and psychotherapy, focusing on mood regulation. PTSD treatment emphasizes trauma processing through therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
