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Clinical depression
A severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Baby / fetus, Head
Depression
Condition
Adjustment disorder
Condition
Minor depressive disorder
Condition
Depression (postpartum)
Condition
Depression (child and adolescent)
Condition
Depression (adult)
Condition
Dysthymic disorder
Condition
Unipolar depression
Condition
Situational depression
Condition
Mild chronic depression
Condition
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