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   de·pres·sion

   /dəˈpreSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. feelings of severe despondency and dejection: "self-doubt creeps in and that swiftly turns to depression" Similar melancholymiserysadnessunhappinesssorrowwoegloomgloominessdejectiondownheartednessdespondencydispiritednesslow spiritsheavy-heartednessmorosenessdiscouragementdespairdesolationdolefulnessmoodinesspessimismhopelessnessthe slough of despondupsettearfulnessinformal:the dumpsthe doldrumsthe bluesone's black doga lowthe blahsa funka blue funkinformal, dated:the mopestechnical:clinical depressionendogenous depressionreactive depressionpostnatal depressiondysthymiamelancholialiterary:dolorarchaic:the megrimsrare:moperydisconsolatenessdisconsolationOpposite cheerfulness
   • ▪ a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep: "she was referred by a psychiatrist treating her for depression"
   • 2. a long and severe recession in an economy or market: "the depression in the housing market" Similar recessionslumpdeclinedownturnslowdownstandstillparalysisinactivitystagnationcredit crunchcredit squeezehard timesbad timestechnical:stagflationOpposite boom
   • ▪ the financial and industrial slump of 1929 and subsequent years.
   • 3. the action of lowering something or pressing something down: "depression of the plunger delivers two units of insulin"
   • ▪ a sunken place or hollow on a surface: "the original shallow depressions were slowly converted to creeks" Similar hollowindentationdentdintcavityconcavitydippitholepotholesinksinkholeexcavationtroughcratervalleybasinbowlfossalacunaOpposite protuberance
   • 4. a region of lower atmospheric pressure, especially a cyclonic weather system: "hurricanes start off as loose regions of bad weather known as tropical depressions"
   • 5. the angular distance of an object below the horizon or a horizontal plane.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin depressio(n-), from deprimere ‘press down’ (see depress).

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › depressionDepression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

3. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsDepressive disorder (depression) - World Health Organization...

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   Mar 31, 2023 · Depressive disorder (also known as depression) is a common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life.

4. www.psychiatry.org › patients-families › depressionPsychiatry.org - What Is Depression?

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   Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.

5. www.healthline.com › health › depressionDepression: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More -...

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   Oct 27, 2023 · Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. It’s also fairly common. Data from the...

6. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-depression-8425793What Is Depression? Defining the Disorder and Subtypes - Verywell...

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   Feb 28, 2024 · Depression is a potentially debilitating mental health condition that is much more than just feeling sad. Symptoms of depression last at least two weeks and can affect your mood, sleep, socializing, work, and self-care. There are multiple types of depressive disorder besides major depressive disorder (MDD).

7. www.britannica.com › science › depression-psychologyDepression | Definition, Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

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   5 days ago · Depression, in psychology, is a mood or emotional state marked by feelings of low self-worth or guilt and a reduced ability to enjoy life. Depression differs from simple grief or mourning and can be classified into different types. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, types, and treatments for depression.

8. www.webmd.com › depression › what-is-depressionWhat Is Depression? | Understanding Sadness and Clinical...

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   Jul 20, 2023 · Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a mood disorder that makes you feel constant sadness or lack of interest in life. Most people feel sad or...