major depressive disorder
An endogenous depression that is characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.
Definition contributed by Anonymous
Definition contributed by Anonymous
Tasks associated with major depressive disorder and their contrasts
| Task | Contrast Measure |
| Hopkins Symptom Checklist | depression | |
| Hamilton Psychiatric Rating Scale for Depression | total score | |
RELATIONSHIPS to other disorders
major depressive disorder is kind of the following disorders:
The following diorders are kind of major depressive disorder:
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