Major Depressive disorder

Major Depressive Disorder 

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of low mood that is present across most situations.

1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report(e.g., feels sad, empty, hopeless) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful)

2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly everyday(as indicated by either subjective account or observation). 

3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly everyday.

4. Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day.

5. Psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings or restlessness or being slowed down). 

6. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day.

7. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate quilt (which may be delusional) nearly everyday (not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick.

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