Though all people experience depressed feelings at times, depression in the clinical sense is considered a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, affects how you feel, think and behave, and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
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Web Resources about Depression
- American Psychological Association (APA) - Depression PageThe APA provides current news articles about depression and offers resources for getting help.
- Mayo Clinic - Depression PageThe Mayo Clinic provides general information about depression, including symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Depression PageThe NIMH provides general information about the various types of depression, how to recognize symptoms, and the wide variety of treatments available.