Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems
Male depression: Understanding the issues - Mayo Clinic Male depression: Understanding the issues Male depression is a serious medical condition, but many men try to ignore it or refuse treatment Learn the signs and symptoms — and what to do
Clinical depression: What does that mean? - Mayo Clinic What does the term "clinical depression" mean? Depression ranges in seriousness from mild, temporary episodes of sadness to severe, persistent depression Clinical depression is the more-severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder
Postpartum depression - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic But if you experience any symptoms of postpartum baby blues or postpartum depression, call your primary health care provider or your obstetrician or gynecologist and schedule an appointment If you have symptoms that suggest you may have postpartum psychosis, get help immediately
Mood disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Depression related to substance or medicine use — features depression symptoms that start during or soon after using a street drug or medicine, or after withdrawal from these substances Bipolar disorders Bipolar disorders feature mood swings that include emotional highs called manic or hypomanic episodes, and lows, called depressive episodes