Depressive Disorder
Depressy Trouble
“And I might be okay but I’m not fine at all.”
"Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from depression."
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Definition of Depressive Depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is a medical disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure. Introduced by a group of US clinicians in the mid-1970s, the term was adopted by the American Psychiatric Association under mood disorder in 1980. Depression can lead to a variety of mental, physical, economical, and social issues. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Over 700 000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds
Wordwide, Depression is a common mental disorder, affecting 3.8% of the global population and approximately 280 million people suffer from depression.
