Depression (mood)
Depression (mood)
Depression (/dɪˈprɛʃən/), in the context of mood, is a state of low mood and aversion to activity. It can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of well-being.
Etymology
The term "depression" is derived from the Latin verb deprimere, "to press down". The concept of depression as a mental state has been around since ancient times, but it was not until the 19th century that it began to be classified as a medical condition.
Symptoms
Symptoms of depression can include a persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood, feelings of hopelessness or pessimism, irritability, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness, loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities, decreased energy or fatigue, difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions, insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or oversleeping, appetite and/or weight changes, thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts, and aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment.
Related Terms
- Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
- Bipolar Disorder: A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
- Dysthymia: A chronic form of depression where a person's moods are regularly low, but symptoms are not as severe as with major depression.
- Major Depressive Disorder: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder: A type of depression that's related to changes in seasons.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Depression (mood)
- Wikipedia's article - Depression (mood)
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