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Depression (major depressive disorder)Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood. Low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause are common symptoms. Those affected may also occasionally have delusions or hallucinations. Some people have periods of... en.wikipedia.org
- A person having a major depressive episode usually exhibits a low mood, which pervades all aspects of life, and an inability to experience pleasure in previously enjoyable activities. Depressed people may be preoccupied with—or ruminate over—thoughts and feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt or regret, helplessness or hopelessness. In severe cases, depressed people may have symptoms of psychosis. These symptoms include delusions or, less commonly, hallucinations, usually unpleasant.
- In younger children, symptoms of depression may include sadness, irritability, clinginess, worry, aches and pains, refusing to go to school, or being underweight.
- In teens, symptoms may include sadness, irritability, feeling negative and worthless, anger, poor performance or poor attendance at school, feeling misunderstood and extremely sensitive, using recreational drugs or alcohol, eating or sleeping too much, self-harm, loss of interest in normal activities, and avoidance of social interaction.
- Genetic, environmental, and psychological factors
- Major depressive disorder affected approximately 163 million people in 2017 (2% of the global population). As of 2017, depression is the third most common worldwide cause of disability among both sexes, following low back pain and headache.
- Personal or family history of depression; major life changes, trauma, or stress; certain physical illnesses and medications
- Counseling, antidepressant medication, Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Self-harm, suicide
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 any time of day. The Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Types of Depression
- SpecifiersDescriptiondepression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of controlsimultaneous depression and mania, which includes elevated self-esteem, talking too much and increased energysevere depression with lack of response to something that used to bring pleasure and associated with early morning awakening, worsened mood in the morning, major changes in appetite, and feelings of guilt, agitation or sluggishnessdepression that includes the ability to temporarily be cheered by happy events, increased appetite, excessive need for sleep, sensitivity to rejection, and a heavy feeling in the arms or legsdepression accompanied by delusions or hallucinations, which may involve personal inadequacy or other negative themes
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