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depressive disorder: a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
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| clinical depression |
(also known as unipolar or major depression) a state of depression so severe as to require clinical intervention by a health care professional. It has several treatment options, including psychotherapy, antidepressant medication, and electroconvulsive therapy. When five or more symptoms listed on a standard depression quiz are present for at least two weeks, but tend to continue for four to six months, the mood disorder is considered clinical / major depression.
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