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7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder
This is a form of depression where the person experiences symptoms for over two weeks which affects their eating ability, working ability, sleep and function and the symptoms for major depressive disorder are as follow:
- Persistent depressive disorder
- Perinatal depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Depression with psychotic features
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Bipolar disorder
The risk factors for depression include:
- Biochemistry
- Genetic factors
- Personal medical history
- Gender
- Life events
- Stress
- Isolation
- Medical conditions
- Medication
- Personality
Committee Members
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States GAB 2026 Speakers
John Michael Weber
Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Steve Cohen
Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The storm within: Neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Trauma: Till death do us part
John Michael Weber, Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Title : PIVOT: Predictive intervention for vaping using resonance modeling of oscillatory, psychological, and trigger dynamics
Aadya, Issaquah High School, United States
Title : Beyond the myths: Bipolar disorder, recovery, and the power of compassionate care
Pakesta Washington, Washington Elite Nursing Consultants, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States