Compare And Contrast Major Depression And Bi Polar Disorder

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Health Encyclopedia: Major Depression

Definition

Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods.

True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer.


Alternative Names

Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

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