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Depression
Clinically diagnosed depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. This is called Major Depressive Disorder. It affects how you feel, how much energy you might have, and how you are able to take care of yourself. This can lead to trouble making normal day-to-day activities, low self-esteem, difficulty at work or school, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.
Both biology and the environment play significant roles in what depression feels like. Biology is outside of one’s control. On the other hand, the individual does have control over their environment. Improving the environment can lower the intensity of how depression feels like. Building up healthy resilience is another aspect that can limit the effects of depression on one’s life.
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is more common in younger adults who are between the ages of 18 and 25.
Mental Health America reports that major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in American adults each year. Affecting about 21 million adults.
Research from the National Institute of Mental Health shows that major depression is more prevalent in women than men.
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