depressive disorders
Persistent mood illnesses
Depressive disorders are mental health conditions characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities, and impaired daily functioning.
The category includes major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), and seasonal affective disorder, among others.
Symptoms may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy, and concentration, along with feelings of worthlessness or thoughts of death.
She was diagnosed with a depressive disorder after months of persistent symptoms.
- antidepressantsMedications treating clinical despair
- dysthymiaChronic low-grade melancholy
- mood stabilizersDrugs regulating emotional extremes
- melancholiaProfound, enduring sorrow
- heavy heartProfound emotional sadness
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