Definition

A mental state characterized by feeling of sadness, loneliness, despair, low self-esteem & self-approach.

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1. Depressed mood
2. Negative thinking
   • *Worthlessness
   • Pessimism
   • Guilt*
3. Lack of enjoyment
4. Reduced energy
5. Slowness.

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Classification

Clinical features

Diagnostic criteria

Differential diagnosis of depressive disorders

Aetiology

Consequences

Treatment

Prognosis

<aside> 🔖 Further Read: Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry 7th edition

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