What Is Major Depressive Disorder?
An educational overview of major depressive disorder as a clinical diagnosis.
In preparation. This article has not been written yet. The outline below shows the sections it will cover once it has been written and medically reviewed.
What major depressive disorder describes
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How it differs from low mood or grief
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The symptoms clinicians look for
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How long symptoms have to last
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Who it affects
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What the diagnosis does not mean
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When to talk to a clinician
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Sources
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By Mike Cowan, DO
Medically reviewed by Mike Cowan, DO