The word depressed is widely used in our culture today. So much so that its meaning is not at all clear. When a friend tells you that shes depressed most of us understand that to mean that she is sad or upset about something going on in her life. What we dont know is just how sad or how upset she is.
Understanding the depth and breadth of the feeling is very important in determining what, if anything, needs to be done to help. We all know the experience of losing someone or...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Treatment In general, treatments for depression include: ... Read more »