major depression
Severe mood disorder
Major depression is a psychiatric disorder marked by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and impaired daily functioning lasting at least two weeks.
Symptoms may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy, and concentration, along with feelings of worthlessness or thoughts of death.
Distinguished from ordinary sadness by its severity, duration, and interference with normal life.
Also called clinical depression or major depressive disorder.
- antidepressantsMedications treating clinical despair
- brain chemistryBrain's chemical signaling processes
- chemical imbalanceSkewed molecular ratios internally
- anhedoniaInability to feel enjoyment
- loss of interestDiminished engagement or enthusiasm
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Healthy state of mind
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