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Melancholia
This is an old term for depression or dysthymia (mildly low mood), from the belief that it was caused by excess black (melano) bile (chole).
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
| Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Baby / fetus, Head
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