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What is depression?​

Clinical depression, also often referred to as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It goes beyond the typical ups and downs that people experience in their daily lives and can significantly impact a person’s thoughts, emotions, and overall ability to function.

Diagnosis​

The diagnostic criteria for clinical depression, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), include the presence of several key symptoms over a consistent period of time. These symptoms include:

  1. Depressed Mood: persistent feelings of sadness or a sense of emptiness.

  2. Anhedonia: markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed.

  3. Changes in Appetite or Weight: significant weight loss or gain, or changes in appetite.

  4. Sleep Disturbances: insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping).

  5. Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation: observable changes in physical activity, either being noticeably restless or slowed down.

  6. Fatigue or Loss of Energy: persistent feelings of tiredness or a lack of energy.

  7. Feelings of Worthlessness or Excessive Guilt: ongoing feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt.

  8. Difficulty Concentrating: diminished ability to think or concentrate, indecisiveness.

  9. Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors: recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts.

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