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Depression (also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is one of the most common mental health problems worldwide. It is more than simply feeling sad — it is a serious condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, and it can significantly impair their ability to function in daily life.
Depression is a mood disorder characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyable. To be diagnosed with depression, these symptoms must be present for at least two weeks and must cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.
The characteristics of depression can be categorised into emotional, behavioural, and cognitive symptoms:
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