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- Dictionarydepressed/dɪˈprɛst/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency: "she felt lonely and depressed" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a place or economic activity) suffering the damaging effects of a lack of demand or employment: "depressed inner-city areas" Similar Opposite
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Jan 9, 2022 · Depression is a treatable mental illness experienced by approximately 9% of Americans at any given time, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
4 days ago · What is Depression? Depression is not simply a temporary change in mood or a sign of weakness. It is a real medical condition with many emotional, physical, behavioural and cognitive symptoms. 1,2. Many people are ashamed or afraid to ask for help. Others shrug off their symptoms and end up suffering in silence.
5 days ago · Older adults are vulnerable to mental disorders because they are exposed to many life-changing and traumatic events like health issues, the death of loved ones, and physical limitations. Among men, the most common disorders were depression, phobias, and alcohol use disorder.
4 days ago · Clinical depression is the presence of depressive symptoms that rise to the level of major depressive disorder, a mental illness. Clinical depression defines the state in which the depression symptoms must be treated by a doctor. The causes of clinical depression are not specifically defined.
3 days ago · Depression involves sadness, pessimism, a preoccupation with personal problems, and perhaps feeling sorry for one's self, anguish, crying, and hopelessness. Depressed people often lose interest in many activities and social contacts because of loss of pleasure in and enthusiasm for their usual activities.
5 days ago · Also called situational depression, reactive depression typically occurs in response to challenging circumstances or significant life changes. Reactive depression is a serious mental health concern that can impact an individual’s well-being and ability to function.
4 days ago · Depression may be related to the same brain mechanisms that control the cycles of sleep and wakefulness. Depression may be related to abnormalities in the circadian rhythm, or biological clock. A well synchronized circadian rhythm is critical for maintaining optimal health.
