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Depression
Depression is a serious medical illness. It affects almost 7 percent of U.S. adults. It causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and frustration that do not go away. Learn about treatments.
- Also known as
- Clinical depression, Dysthymic disorder, Major depressive disorder, Unipolar depression, Dysthymic Disorder
- Topic group
- Mental Health and Behavior
Overview
Depression is a serious medical illness. It affects almost 7 percent of U.S. adults. It causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and frustration that do not go away. Learn about treatments.
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