Term ID: T4758

Reactive Depression

/reactive-depression/
Mood disorder that develops in response to specific stressful life events or circumstances.
Example: Depression that occurs following job loss, divorce, death of loved one, or other significant life stressors.

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Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013)