Depression
| Definition: |
Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with major depression present in neurotic and psychotic disorders. |
| Notes: |
human & animal; /drug ther: consider also ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENTS; do not confuse this or X ref (depression of "moderate intensity") with DEPRESSIVE DISORDER ("prominent & relatively persistent" depression): psychiatrists differentiate on basis of degree |
| Also Called: |
Depressive Symptoms |
Depression Definitions and Terms
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