It is normal to feel sad or down sometimes, but depression is a different kind of sadness.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the term doctors use to describe mental health disorder that affects one's mood and behaviour.
Factors that may contribute to the development of this disorder include - Family history, mental health conditions, physical, sexual or emotional abuse, medical conditions, alcohol and substance abuse.
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