An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way a person eats, sleeps, feels about himself or herself, and thinks about things. Depression is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be wished away. People with depression cannot merely 'pull themselves tog [..]

See: Agitated depression.

See: Bipolar disorder.

A type of depression involving long-term, chronic symptoms that are not disabling, but keep a person from functioning at "full steam" or from feeling good. Dysthymia is a less severe type of depression than what is accorded the diagnosis of major depression. However, people with dysthymia may also sometimes experience major depressive epi [..]

A mental condition marked by ongoing feelings of sadness, despair, loss of energy, and difficulty dealing with normal daily life. Other symptoms of depression include feelings of worthlessness and hop [..]

(1) Concave hollow found on the Earth's surface. (2) Term used to describe a cyclone or an atmospheric low pressure system.

Period when excess aggregate supply overwhelms aggregate demand, resulting in falling prices, unemployment problems, and economic contraction.

A region of low atmospheric pressure that is usually accompanied by low clouds and precipitation. The term is also sometimes used as a reference to a Tropical Depression.

1 [uncountable] a medical condition in which a person feels very sad and anxious and often has physical symptoms such as being unable to sleep, etc. clinical depression She suffered from severe depres [..]

late 14c. as a term in astronomy, from Old French depression (14c.) or directly from Latin depressionem (nominative depressio), noun of action from past participle stem of deprimere "to press dow [..]

A phase of the business cycle characterized by a rapid decline in gross national product and employment.

period of economic hardship, when employment and wages are low, and the value of businesses declines.

indentation or dip in the landscape.

mental disorder characterized by extreme sadness and emotional withdrawal.

In general, a point or limited area of locally lower elevation in a particular surface. In meteorology, an area of low pressure; a low or trough. This is usually applied to a certain stage in the deve [..]

A depression is a severe and prolonged downturn in the economy. Prices fall, reducing purchasing power. There tends to be high unemployment, lower productivity, shrinking wages, and general economic pessimism. Since the Great Depression following the stock market crash of 1929, the governments and central banks of industrialized countries have care [..]

A mental state associated with acute sadness. Activity can be decreased, especially interaction with others, and sleep, appetite, and concentration can also be disturbed.

An extended period--a decade or so--of restructuring and institutional change in an economy that's often marked by declining or stagnant growth. During this period, unemployment tends to be highe [..]

A mood disorder with prolonged feelings of being sad, hopeless, low and inadequate, with a loss of interest or pleasure in activities and often with suicidal thoughts or self-blame.

a hole or a soft, bowl-shaped or dipped spot in the yard.

a low pressure system.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and [..]

A severe recession that lasts several years and/or involves a loss of real GDP of more than 10%. (There is no standard definition.) [Origin]

A mood disorder with prolonged feelings of being sad, hopeless, low and inadequate, with a loss of interest or pleasure in activities and often with suicidal thoughts or self-blame.

n. A falling of the spirits.

weather system of the mid-latitudes, where warm, tropical air meets cold, polar air causing the tropical air to rise and thus creating an area of low pressure. Characterized by a circular pattern of i [..]

Definition A period during which business activity drops significantly. High unemployment rates and deflation often accompany a depression.

1. A dysphoria that can cary from mild to severe mood changes. 2. Psychiatry. A dpressive disorder.

depression (pop)

An especially severe recession. Depressions suggest that fundamental corrections are occurring in the economy, much more so than in the normal fluctuations of the business cycle. Keynes believed that [..]

Depression is a mental state that is typified by low energy levels, sadness, lack of interest in otherwise pleasurable activities. Existing along a spectrum this mental state can range from mild to se [..]

An affective disorder characterised by a profound and persistent sadness.

Depression can be psychotic or neurotic. A psychotic depression is a distortion of beliefs and perceptions. A neurotic depression is a feeling of gloom and inadequacy.

A psychiatric condition characterized by such symptoms as an unhappy mood; loss of interests, energy, and appetite; and difficulty concentrating. See also bipolar disorder and unipolar depression.

A severe, prolonged economic contraction.

term used to describe an emotional state involving sadness, lack of energy and low self-esteem.

The correction period following an inflation of the money supply. Usually includes a lot of business failures and unemployment as the malinvestment is shaken out.

a bad economy period when companies decrease production and many people lose their jobs.

Background: Depression is characterized by a loss of interest in activities, persistent fatigue, difficulty in concentrating and making decisions, persistent feelings of emptiness or hopelessness and [..]

An extreme decline in economic productivity that is more severe than a recession.

A severe and long-lasting economic downturn that is worse and deeper than a recession; a severe reduction in gross domestic product (GDP).

is a sustained downturn in economic activity characterized by high unemployment, decreased output and reduced levels of trade. 

Depression is a prolonged period of recession or downturn in the economy. A depression is usually characterized by increases in unemployment, decline of business activities, as well as currency fluctu [..]

You may initially be diagnosed with clinical depression

(n) a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity(n) a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of tra [..]

Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both y [..]

  A mental state characterised by feelings of sadness, despair and low self-esteem.

A region of low atmospheric pressure that is usually accompanied by low clouds and precipitation.

A long-lasting recession in economic activity.

Depression and Chronic Pain Video Clinical depression refers to a long-term mental state characterized by feelings of sadness, inadequacy and in severe cases, suicidal thoughts. Clinical depression is [..]

An abnormal lowering of mood of psychologic or physiologic origin which is more prolonged than mourning and is time-limited and related to a specific loss.

Persistent sadness characterized by a loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, and accompanied by changes in appetite and sleep patterns, restlessness or a loss of energy, difficulty in concen [..]

It's normal to feel sad sometimes, but if you feel that way for a long time, and you never feel happy, it's called depression. Sometimes, it's hard to figure out what's causing a p [..]

  an abnormal emotional state in which the individual experiences an exaggerated feeling of sadness, worthlessness and hopelessness, inappropriate and out of proportion to some personal loss or tragedy.     

Depression is an altered mood state involving sadness, loss of concentration, and apathy. Depression is a relatively common symptom of multiple sclerosis, where it can be reactive, i.e. a response to [..]

In meteorology it is another name for an area of low pressure, a low or trough. It also applies to the initial stage of a developing tropical cyclone.

A general term signifying any depressed or lower area in the ocean floor.

Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with major depression present in neurotic and Psychotic Disorders.

The decrease in a measurable parameter of a Physiological Process, including cellular, microbial, and Plant; immunological, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, urinary, digestive, neural, muscu [..]

Severe economic downturn that lasts several years.

Long-term Depression resulting from repeated low-frequency stimulation in only the pathway receiving the induction protocol. It follows induction of Long-Term Potentiation and reverses it.

Form of Depression in those MIDDLE AGE with feelings of Anxiety.

A persistent activity-dependent decrease in synaptic efficacy between Neurons. It typically occurs following repeated low-frequency afferent stimulation, but it can be induced by other methods. Long-t [..]

Depression in Postpartum Women, usually within four weeks after giving Birth (Parturition). The degree of Depression ranges from mild transient Depression to neurotic or psychotic Depressive Disorders [..]

The decrease in neuronal activity (related to a decrease in metabolic demand) extending from the site of cortical stimulation. It is believed to be responsible for the decrease in cerebral Blood flow [..]

Failure to respond to two or more trials of antidepressant monotherapy or failure to respond to four or more trials of different antidepressant therapies. (Campbell's Psychiatric Dictionary, 9th [..]

A mood disorder characterized by sadness, inactivity, and inability to take pleasure or interest in usual activities. The changes in mood can interfere with daily life and normal functioning. Use of some antiretroviral (ARV) drugs may cause depression.

Of horizon, is angular distance of visible horizon, or shore horizon, below sensible horizon. Usually termed 'Dip'. 2. Atmospheric mass in which barometric pressure is lower than that of sur [..]

An area of low atmospheric pressure.

An area of low barometric pressure. The wind circulates clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and counter:clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Generally these are bad weather systems.

An area of low barometric pressure. The wind circulates clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Generally these are bad weather systems.

Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with major depression present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.

Depression in POSTPARTUM WOMEN, usually within four weeks after giving birth (PARTURITION). The degree of depression ranges from mild transient depression to neurotic or psychotic depressive disorders [..]

In animals, this usually refers to lowered activity and lack of interest in surroundings.

A lowering of vitality of functional activity: the state of being below normal in physical or mental vitality.

a depressive disorder characterized by extreme feelings of sadness, lack of self-worth, and dejection.

A psychiatric disorder characterized by sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, loss of interest in life, reduced emotional well­being, and abnormalities in sleep, appetite, and energy level.

A mental condition marked by ongoing feelings of sadness, despair, loss of energy, and difficulty dealing with normal daily life. Other symptoms of depression include feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, loss of pleasure in activities, changes in eating or sleeping habits, and thoughts of death or suicide. Depression can affect anyone, and c [..]

A period during which business activity drops significantly. High unemployment rates and deflation often accompany a depression. See also recession

Continuous very low mood. Other symptoms of depression can include changes in your appetite or weight, sleeping problems and feelings of hopelessness. Depression is different from sadness; it is an il [..]

a disturbance in mood, thought, and body characterized by varying degrees of sadness, disappointment, loneliness, hopelessness, self-doubt,  and guilt. Most people tend to feel depressed at one time o [..]

A period of economic crisis in business, commerce, finance, and industry, characterized by falling prices, restriction of credit, reduced production, lower profits, bankruptcies, and high unemployment [..]

A mass of air with low atmospheric pressure.

In meteorology, an area of low pressure; a low or trough. This is usually applied to a certain stage in the development of a tropical cyclone, to migratory lows and troughs, and to upper-level lows an [..]

A region of low atmospheric pressure that is usually accompanied by low clouds and precipitation. The term is also sometimes used as a reference to a Tropical Depression.

A prolonged downturn in the economy and level of business act ivity.

Denotes an economic condition characterised by lengthy period of low business activity when prices remain low, gross domestic product falls, purch [..]

Depression is a clinical illness characterized by prolonged feelings of sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness that do not lessen over time and eventually interfere with normal functio [..]

a constellation of emotional, cognitive and somatic signs and symptoms, including sustained sad mood or lack of pleasure Effective

A low place of any size on the Earth's surface, also may refer to a sedimentary trough or basin.

In meteorology it is another name for a low pressure system, an area of low pressure or a trough.

A low-pressure weather system.

a region of low atmospheric pressure

A disorder marked by a persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood and feelings of hopelessness and helplessness that affects eating, sleeping, and activity. Major depression is not the same as the mood sw [..]

A mood disorder involving disturbances in emotion (excessive sadness), behavior (apathy and loss of interest in usual activities), cognition (distorted thoughts of hopelessness and low self-esteem), and body function (fatigue, loss of appetite). Symptoms extend into many parts of an individual's life and include lack of interest in daily activ [..]

An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way a person eats, sleeps, feels about himself or herself, and thinks about things, marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty with thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopeles [..]

In meteorology, it is another name for an area of low pressure, a low, or trough. It also applies to a stage of tropical cyclone development and is known as a tropical depression to distinguish it from other synoptic features.

a region of low atmospheric pressure that is usually accompanied by low clouds and precipitation. Dew

In meteorology, it is another name for an area of low pressure, a low, or trough. It also applies to a stage of tropical cyclone development and is known as a tropical depression to distinguish it fro [..]

In meteorology

A region of low pressure that might not have a closed low in it yet, but probably has clouds and some rain.

A region of low atmospheric pressure that is usually accompanied by low clouds and precipitation. The term is also sometimes used as a reference to a Tropical Depression.

In meteorology, it is another name for an area of low pressure, a low, or trough. It also applies to a stage of tropical cyclone development and is known as a tropical depression to distinguish it from other synoptic features.

(geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings. *large * French: (dépression) * Greek: (??????,m) * Hebrew: he|????|f|tr=shfela * Indonesian: (depresi) {{t|ga|ísleacht|f, ga [..]

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An area of low atmospheric pressure typically characterised by cloudy, rainy, windy and generally unstable weather.

Very low mood and loss of interest in life, lasting for more than two weeks. It can cause physical and emotional changes.

A cyclical period of serious decline in the national economy, characterized by temporarily decreased levels of business activity across most economic sectors, and consequently by decline in Gross Dome [..]

An extended period of depressed economic activity, typically a number of years, and potentially consisting of at least one and maybe two or more recessions, during which one or more of GDP, output, in [..]

Depression may refer to:

An economic depression is a period of sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies. It is a more severe economic downturn than a recession, which is a slowdown in econom [..]

Depression may refer to:

Depression is a mental state of low mood and aversion to activity, which affects more than 280 million people of all ages (about 3.5% of the global population). Classified medically as a mental and be [..]

In geology, a depression is a landform sunken or depressed below the surrounding area. Depressions form by various mechanisms.

In geology, a depression is a landform sunken or depressed below the surrounding area. Depressions form by various mechanisms.

In physiology and medicine, depression refers to a lowering, in particular a reduction in a specific biological variable or the functions of an organ. It is the opposite of elevation. For example, it [..]

Depression, one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders, is being diagnosed in increasing numbers in various segments of the population worldwide. Depression in the United States alone af [..]

Depression is a mental state of low mood and aversion to activity, which affects more than 280 million people of all ages (about 3.5% of the global population). Classified medically as a mental and be [..]

An rotating area of low atmospheric pressure. The rotation of the depression  generates circulating winds.