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What Is It?
Major depression is an illness that usually causes severe and persistent low mood â sadness or a sense of despair. It is considered a mood disorder. The mood change can also appear as irritability or the person may not be able to take pleasure in activities that usually are enjoyable.
Major depression is more than just a passing blue mood, a "bad day" or temporary sadness over a specific event. The mood changes that come with major depression last for at least two weeks...
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From Our Sources
FDA approves Cymbalta for generalized anxiety disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cymbalta for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Cymbalta is an antidepressant used to... Read more »
Generalized anxiety disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
GAD; Anxiety disorderSymptomsThe main symptom is the almost constant presence of worry or tension, even when there is little or no cause. Worries... Read more »
Generalized anxiety disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
GAD; Anxiety disorderTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to help you function well during day-to-day life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and... Read more »
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to depression
Depression and some anxiety disorders may be more common among inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients than the general population, Canadian... Read more »
Major depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Prevention Do not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. These... Read more »
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