Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
According to the American Psychiatric Association, major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious illness that is common and treatable. Major depression negatively impacts how someone thinks, feels, and acts and is characterized by feelings of sadness or loss of interest in activities that they once enjoyed.
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