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Clinical DepressionIt is common to feel sad, discouraged, or "down" once in a while, and anyone in this state might say they are suffering from depression (depressed mood). But for some people, this mood persists. When symptoms last two weeks or more, and are so severe that they interfere with daily living, one can be said to be suffering from clinical depression. Using DSM-IV-TR terminology, someone with a major depressive disorder could be said to be suffering from clinical depression. Clinical depression affects nearly 10% of the population at one time or another in their lives. It occurs most often between the ages of 24 and 44. About twice as many women as men report or receive treatment for clinical depression, though the gap is shrinking. |
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