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Major depression

Major depression

Synonyms: Clinical depression, Unipolar depression, Major depressive disorder, MDD, Unipolar disorder, Recurrent depression

DESCRIPTION

Major depression is a mental health condition. It is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with daily life for weeks or longer. Doctors do not know the exact causes of depression. It is believed that chemical changes in the brain are responsible. This may be due to a problem with your genes. Or it may be triggered by certain stressful events. More likely, it is a combination of both. Some types of depression run in families. Other types occur, even if you have no family history of the illness. Anyone can develop depression, even children and teens. Depression can change or distort the way you see yourself, your life, and those around you. With depression, you often see everything in a negative way. It is hard for you to imagine that a problem or situation can be solved in a positive way. www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

SYMPTOMS

Symptom Frequency
Depression
Anxiety
Insomnia
Anger
Fatigue
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Polar400ex

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