December 25 2008
What is depression Please Help! Easy 10 points!
If you have any info on what depression is eg links to sites that include info, that would be great.
I need to know what the signs and symptons are, what the risk factors are, how is depression best managed etc..
Thanx a million!!!!!!!
Clinical depression (also called major depressive disorder, severe depression disorder or unipolar depression) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a pervasive low mood, loss of interest in a person’s usual activities and diminished ability to experience pleasure. The course of clinical depression varies widely: it can be a once-in-a-lifetime event or have multiple recurrences; it can appear either gradually or suddenly; and can either last for a few months or be a life-long disorder. The onset is usually in early- to mid-adulthood. Diagnosis is based on the patient’s self-reported experiences and observed behavior; there is no laboratory test for major depression.