Depress
Depression (disorder)
Depression (pronounced: /dɪˈprɛʃ(ə)n/) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Etymology
The term "depression" comes from the Latin word "deprimere", which means "to press down".
Definition
Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.
Symptoms
Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:
- Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
- Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- Loss of energy or increased fatigue
- Feeling worthless or guilty
- Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Causes
Depression is a complex disease. Genetics, biological factors, environment, and psychological and social factors can all play a role in its development.
Treatment
Depression is typically treated with a combination of medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes. In some cases, hospitalization may be necessary.
Related Terms
- Major depressive disorder
- Dysthymia
- Bipolar disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
- Postpartum depression
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Depress
- Wikipedia's article - Depress
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski