Tag: major depressive disorder
Major Depressive Disorder: A Comprehensive Clinical Overview
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), commonly referred to as clinical depression, is a recurrent and potentially debilitating mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure (anhedonia), and a constellation of cognitive, behavioral, physical, and social symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning. It affects approximately 280 million people globally, with a lifetime prevalence of…
