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depression
psychology
Also known as: mental depression
Recent News
Sep. 5, 2024, 8:31 AM ET (The Guardian)
Part of brain network much bigger in people with depression, scientists find
Sep. 3, 2024, 6:18 AM ET (Earth.com)
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Aug. 29, 2024, 1:25 AM ET (Medical Xpress)
Treating depression with psilocybin or escitalopram found to result in different hierarchical brain reconfigurations
Aug. 22, 2024, 6:16 AM ET (Earth.com)
Confirmed: Magic mushrooms can effectively treat depression
Aug. 19, 2024, 3:28 AM ET (News-Medical)
Perimenopausal women face increased risk of depression and mania, study reveals
depression, in psychology, a mood or emotional state that is marked by feelings of low self-worth or guilt and a reduced ability to enjoy life. A person who is depressed usually experiences several of the following symptoms: feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or pessimism; lowered self-esteem and heightened self-depreciation; a decrease or loss of ability to take pleasure in ordinary activities; reduced energy and vitality; slowness of thought or action; loss of appetite; and disturbed sleep or insomnia. If you are experiencing a crisis or would like to speak with someone about depression, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at ...(100 of 1143 words)