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What is depression?

Updated: Jun 27, 2022

Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression

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