Clinical Depression
Clinical Depression (pronounced: klin-i-kuhl dep-resh-uhn) is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Etymology
The term "Clinical Depression" is derived from the Latin word "deprimere", meaning "to press down". The prefix "Clinical" is derived from the Greek word "klinikos", which means "bed". The term as a whole refers to a severe form of depression that has become so serious that it requires clinical intervention.
Symptoms
Clinical Depression is not a temporary problem or a passing mood. Symptoms might include feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness, angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much, tiredness and lack of energy, and more.
Causes
The exact cause of Clinical Depression is unknown. However, a variety of factors are thought to be involved, including biochemical, genetic, environmental, psychological, and biophysical factors.
Treatment
Treatment for Clinical Depression often involves a combination of medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes. Medications used to treat depression include antidepressants, which work by balancing chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters that affect mood and emotions.
Related Terms
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Dysthymia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Postpartum Depression
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clinical Depression
- Wikipedia's article - Clinical Depression
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