—Major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression both require high levels of resources—both clinical and economic—across the spectrum of healthcare settings. A new study from ...

“Major depressive disorder, MDD, is a serious health condition that causes persistently low mood, a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed and an inability to feel joy,” Dr. DeSimone said.

The diagnosis of major depressive disorder is based on the patient's self-reported experiences, behavior reported by relatives or friends, and a mental status examination. There is no laboratory ...

Depression, sometimes called major depressive disorder, can hurt your ability to think through even simple daily tasks. Doctors call this decline in thinking skills "cognitive impairment." ...

Sleep problems may be one of the first symptoms of major depressive disorder -- a serious, but treatable mental health problem, more commonly known as depression. Not only a symptom of depression ...

and stress are three major variables that can significantly predict depressive symptoms. Psychological factors may influence young nursing students' willingness to seek assistance from teachers.

Long-term morbidity in bipolar-I, bipolar-II, and unipolar major depressive disorders. J Affect Disord. 2015;178:71-78 Monson ET, et al. Assessment of suicide attempt and death in bipolar ...