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title: depression
date: 2023-07-24T15:01:00-04:00
author: Grace Koch
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# depression

Depression, also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression, is more than sadness or a case of “the blues.” Depression is a common, chronic mood disorder that impacts women disproportionately, and that affects our ability to handle daily tasks such as eating, sleeping, and working.

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