Depression may refer to:
Mental health
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Depression (mood), a state of low mood and aversion to activity
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Mood disorders characterized by depression are commonly referred to as simply ''depression'', including:
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Dysthymia, also known as persistent depressive disorder
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Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression
Economics
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Economic depression
An economic depression is a period of carried long-term economical downturn that is result of lowered economic activity in one major or more national economies. Economic depression maybe related to one specific country were there is some economic ...
, a sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies
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Great Depression
The Great Depression (19291939) was an economic shock that impacted most countries across the world. It was a period of economic depression that became evident after a major fall in stock prices in the United States. The economic contagio ...
, a severe economic depression during the 1930s, commonly referred to as simply ''the Depression''
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Long Depression, an economic depression during 1873–96, known at the time as the ''Great Depression''
Biology
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Depression (kinesiology), an anatomical term of motion, refers to downward movement, the opposite of elevation
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Depression (physiology), a reduction in a biological variable or the function of an organ
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Central nervous system depression, physiological depression of the central nervous system that can result in loss of consciousness
Earth science
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Depression (geology)
In geology, a depression is a landform sunken or depressed below the surrounding area. Depressions form by various mechanisms.
Types
Erosion-related:
* Blowout: a depression created by wind erosion typically in either a partially vegetated ...
, a landform sunken or depressed below the surrounding area
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Depression (weather), an area of low atmospheric pressure characterized by rain and unstable weather
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