Facts On Major Depression
Introduction
Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a life change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate and temporary, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth and improvement. However, when sadness persists and impairs daily life, it may indicate a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the...
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Major depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Major Depression
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Major depression with psychotic features
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major depression with psychotic features is a mental disorder in which a person has depression along with loss of touch with reality (psychosis).See... Read more »
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