depression

noun B2

Meaning

Depression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse feeling depressed temporarily with clinical depression, which requires professional diagnosis and treatment.

Example Sentences

Many people experience depression after facing difficult life events .
Many people feel depression after losing their jobs .
The study focused on the causes and treatment of depression .
What are the common causes of depression in teenagers ?

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