Depression can occur on its own, or as a symptom of other problems. That is why it is important that it be addressed by a specialist, not by a family doctor.
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Depression.
He suffered from clinical depression
Diabetes is not and never will be a "mental illness".
If severe enough to be considered an illness, depression is one of many mental illnesses. Mental health is a term that describes both the constellation of mental illnesses and their treatment or prevention, and the processes and programs associated with them.
Charles David Mellon has written: 'Everything you need to know to understand and live with depression' -- subject(s): Depression, Mental, Mental Depression, Popular works 'Hereditary madness' -- subject(s): Genetic aspects, Genetic aspects of Mental illness, Mental illness
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Depression is a mental illness that can happen to really anyone and can cause both mental and physical symptoms.
Depression is a mental illness, therefore it cannot simply be passed on to others. There is not a single mental illness that is a communicable disease.
According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of mental illness-related deaths.
Richard Bucher has written: 'Depression und Melancholie' -- subject(s): Classification, Mental Depression, Mental illness
it can be. but it also may be due to depression. Hope this helped