Depression

(Despondency, Despair, Desolation, Gloom, Hopelessness, Despondence, Dismay, Melancholy, Dejection, Glumness, Unhappiness, Bleakness, Sorrow, Malaise)

Depression is a mental health disorder that is characterized by feeling persistently low, sad, hopeless, and empty. It can manifest through changes in mood, appetite, energy, sleep, and concentration. Symptoms may include persistent sadness, irritability, loss of interest in activities, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, and thoughts of suicide. Depression can develop slowly over time, or it can come on suddenly. It can range from mild to severe, and can affect individuals differently.

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35 diseases may cause the symptom depression
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Age: any age
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Equally Common in Men and Women