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Major depression (also known as clinical depression, major depressive disorder, or MDD) doesn't just involve you. It can affect your friends, family, and other people close to you.
"Depression affects a person across the board," says Rob Doyle, MD, clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Left untreated, it can be extremely damaging to your well-being, he adds. If you are experiencing major depression, it’s important to understand the effects it may have on various areas of your life.
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