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... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > health psychology > adherence to treatment > depression: treatment
social science subjects > health and social care > health psychology > adherence to treatment > depression: treatment
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > applied social psychology > health psychology > adherence to treatment > depression: treatment

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depression: treatment  

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  • Clinical depression refers to a group of psychiatric disorders in which the primary symptoms are persistent depressed mood (either self-reported or observed by others) and/or markedly diminished interest/ pleasure in activities most of the day, nearly every day, for at least a 2-week duration (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). These psychiatric disorders are comprised primarily of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), single episode and recurrent, and Dysthymic Disorder (DD). [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Depression: Treatment]

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