Understanding what depression is – and what it is not – is often the first step toward relief.

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Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, depression is different. Major depressive disorder is persistent, interferes ...

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You spot signs of depression in someone you care about or in yourself and want a clear explanation. Research still shows no single cause, but scientists now point to a mix of genes, brain-cell changes ...

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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and approximately 30% of patients develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a condition that does not respond ...

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Anxiety disorders are common. However, anxiety can also be a symptom of a general medical disorder or a side effect of a medication. Those cases must be identified promptly.

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