Question

what do you mean by the term “depression”? explain​

Answer 1

Answer:

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.

Answer 2

Depression

Explanation:

• In simple terms depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
• It is also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression.
• It majorly effects the feeling, thoughts  and behaviour of an individual which can lead to various emotional and physical problems.
• Depression can also be of different types, major depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder , psychotic depression, postpartum depression etc.