The topic Clinical Depression you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Major Depression.

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• Depression is a term used to commonly indicate a feeling of sadness, being unhappy, or down. Most of us, at one time or the other, may have felt depressed, typically for a short amount of time.
• Major Depression, on the other hand, is a feeling of sadness of a long duration, which critically affects one’s daily life activities.
• It is a chronic illness that usually requires long-term treatment. Major Depression generally affects women during early adulthood (in their 20s or 30s).
• The causes of Major Depression are not exactly known. It is believed that some chemical changes in the brain are responsible; some genetic factors may also play a role. A depression is usually triggered by some stressful event in one’s life.
• A few risk factors associated with Major Depression includes a past experience that may have been very stressful, childhood trauma, serious illnesses, being alone or isolated, and a family history of depression.
• The signs and symptoms of Major Depression may include lack of sleep or excessive sleep, emotional outbursts, sadness, low sexual drive, feeling useless, always being tired, appetite loss, and harboring suicidal thoughts (that may culminate in suicide, a serious complication of the condition).
• Major Depression can be treated using both psychotherapy and medication. With proper treatment, support, and encouragement to change, the outcome is generally good.

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