Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems
Depression: Causes, Symptoms, Types Treatment Overview What is depression? Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in things and activities you once enjoyed It can also cause difficulty with thinking, memory, eating and sleeping
Depressive disorder (depression) - World Health Organization (WHO) Depressive disorder (also known as depression) is a common mental disorder It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life
Depression - MedlinePlus To be diagnosed with depression, your symptoms must occur most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks One of the symptoms must be a depressed mood or a loss of interest in most activities
What Is Depression? - Psychiatry. org Symptoms of depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can appear differently in each person These symptoms can include: Feeling sad, irritable, empty and or hopeless Losing interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed
