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   depression

   /dɪˈprɛʃn/

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

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   Mar 31, 2023 · Depression is a common mental disorder that involves a depressed mood or loss of interest in activities for long periods of time. It can affect all aspects of life, lead to suicide, and have physical and social causes and consequences.

3. 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 persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Learn about the signs, causes and treatments of depression, and when to seek help from a doctor or mental health professional.

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

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   Oct 27, 2023 · Depression is a mood disorder that affects your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Learn about the signs, causes, types, and treatments of depression, and how to prevent and cope with it.

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5. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsDepression - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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   Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. Learn about the different types of depression, the signs and symptoms, the risk factors, and the treatment options from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesDepression: Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatment

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   Jan 13, 2023 · Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent sadness and changes in how you think, sleep, eat and act. Learn about the different types of depression, how to diagnose and treat it, and how to prevent it.

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

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   Depression is a common and serious mental disorder that affects how you feel, think, act, and perceive the world. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for depression, including medication, psychotherapy, and ECT.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 8933Depression: What it is, symptoms, causes, treatment, and more

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   Oct 24, 2023 · Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, and loss of joy. Learn about the types, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of depression, as well as how it affects males, females, and college students.