Major depression
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Used for
depressive psychosis, endogenous depression
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Broader Terms
clinical depression, psychosis
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Related Terms
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Scope Note
one or more periods of depression in the absence of history of manic or hypomanic episodes; chronic type lasts 2 or more years; melancholic type is more severe, has vegetative signs, and responds well to somatic therapy.
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- Back to top What is depression? Major depression is one of the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear during childhood and adolescence.
- Major Depression Major depression is characterized by a combination of symptoms, including sad mood (see symptom list), that interfere with the ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy once-pleasurable activities.
- In addition, the relative risk for clinically significant coronary artery disease in patients with major depression is also 2 or more in studies that independently controlled for risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, etc.
- Major depression is a common disorder that affects 15 to 25 percent of adults in the United States each year.
- Major Depression is more than a temporary state of feeling sad; rather, it is a persistent state that can significantly impair an individual's thoughts, behavior, daily activities, and physical health.
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