Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Depression is the constant feeling of being numb. It’s being
numb to emotions, being numb
to life.
Youth Dynamics
The Condition:
- A mental disorder characterized by a sustained feeling of sadness or loss of pleasure and or interest in life.
- Can include changes in sleep, energy, appetite, weight, & psychomotor activity.
- This could disrupt sleep, produce feelings of in adequacy and even lead to suicidal thoughts.
- Sometimes referred to clinical or unipolar depression, evidenced by distinct lows or negative emotions.
References
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33950419/
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression
- https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/major-depressive-disorders-have-an-enormous-economic-impact/
- https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/depression/prevalence-national-burden-treatment-resistant-depression-major-depressive-disorder-in-us/
- https://www.kff.org/report-section/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-issue-brief/
- https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/
- https://www.psycom.net/
- https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/APA-Blogs/The-Economic-Cost-of-Depression-is-Increasing
- https://www.analysisgroup.com/Insights/cases/quantifying-the-economic-burden-of-depression/