Depression An emotional state or mood characterized by one or more of these symptoms: sad mood, low energy, poor concentration, sleep or appetite changes, feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness, and thoughts of suicide. Until recently, it was...

Common clinical condition characterized by pathological lowering of MOOD, and inability to experience pleasure (ANHEDONIA). Associated symptoms include SLEEP disturbance with early wakening; poor APPETITE with body weight loss; impaired concentration...

Depression is the most common of all mental disorders. Almost one in four persons will be diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. Of special note to scholars who study men and masculinity is the consistent discrepancy between men and...

Neurotic or psychotic disorder marked by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal tendencies....

Depression is a general lowering or reduction, for example of mood, activity, or...