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Major depression is when five or more symptoms of depression are present for at least 2 weeks. These symptoms include feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, or pessimistic. In addition, people with major depression often hav... |
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Symptoms
Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping; A dramatic change in appetite, often with weight gain or loss; Fatigue and la...
Causes
The exact cause of depression is not known. Many researchers believe it is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain...
Tests
Major depression is diagnosed if the person reports having five or more depressive symptoms for at least 2 weeks. Bec...
Treatments
Depression can be treated in a variety of ways, particularly with medications and counseling. Most people benefit fro...
Drugs
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a condition characterized by a long-lasting depressed mood or marked loss of inter...
Complications
Suicide (up to 15% of people with major depressive disorder die by suicide; Increased risk of alcohol- and drug-relat...
Prevention
Some episodes of depression can be avoided by: Learning how to relax and manage stress; Avoiding alcohol, drugs, and ...
Doctor Specialties
Call 911, a suicide hotline, or get safely to a nearby emergency room if you have thoughts of suicide, a suicidal pla...
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