Adult Depression

Adult Depression

Introduction

The term depression has been explained as the 'common cold' of psychological problems (Cohen, 1991). By the term 'common cold', Seligman means that depression is the most common psychological disorder that people face. Depression is a type of a mood disorder. Most of us at some time in our lives may go through a period of time when we 'feel a bit low, however to be clinically diagnosed with depression we must present with a persistent low mood for at least two weeks and five of the following symptoms; markedly diminished interest or pleasure, feelings of worthlessness, significant weight ...