Term ID: T2319

High-Functioning Depression

/high-functioning-depression/
A form of depression where individuals maintain external functioning while experiencing internal symptoms of sadness, fatigue, and hopelessness that others may not recognize.
Example: Professionals who excel at work and maintain relationships while privately struggling with persistent low mood, exhaustion, and feelings of emptiness.

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Reference: Klein et al. (2000)