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Topic: depression
Definition:

  • a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment a sunken or depressed geological formation sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment an air mass of lower pressure
  • often brings precipitation
  • "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
  • "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud" angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) pushing down
  • "depression of the space bar on the typewriter"

    Related tag cloud:

  • anxiety
  • mental health
  • stress
  • therapy
  • suicide
  • counseling
  • psychotherapy
  • health
  • psychology
  • mental illness
  • schizophrenia
  • adhd
  • help
  • relationships
  • grief
  • addiction
  • psychiatry
  • abuse
  • anger
  • family
  • bipolar
    • Resources:

    National Foundation for Depressive Illness Inc.
    Information on symptomology, biochemical make-up, and treatment as well as possible ramifications if left untreated are examined in this site.
    http://www.depression.org/

    Depression Alliance
    A UK charity which offers support, workshops and publications.
    http://www.depressionalliance.org/

    National Institute of Mental Health
    Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
    http://www.nimh.nih.gov/