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
Dysthymia ( ), also known as persistent depressive disorder (PDD), is a mental and behavioral disorder, specifically a disorder primarily of mood, consisting of similar cognitive and physical problems as major depressive disorder, but with lon ...
, 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, a severe economic depression during the 1930s, commonly referred to as simply ''the Depression''
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Long Depression
The Long Depression was a worldwide price and economic recession, beginning in 1873 and running either through March 1879, or 1896, depending on the metrics used. It was most severe in Europe and the United States, which had been experiencing st ...
, 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
Central nervous system (CNS) depression is a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness possibly leading to coma or death.
It is the result of inhibited or suppressed brai ...
, physiological depression of the central nervous system that can result in loss of consciousness
Earth science
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Depression (geology), 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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