id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt en-wikipedia-org-408 Depression (mood) - Wikipedia .html text/html 4672 661 57 It can either be short term or long term.[2] The core symptom of depression is said to be anhedonia, which refers to loss of interest or a loss of feeling of pleasure in certain activities that usually bring joy to people.[3] Depressed mood is a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia;[4] it is a normal temporary reaction to life events, such as the loss of a loved one; and it is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments. Life events and changes that may influence depressed moods include (but are not limited to): childbirth, menopause, financial difficulties, unemployment, stress (such as from work, education, family, living conditions etc.), a medical diagnosis (cancer, HIV, etc.), bullying, loss of a loved one, natural disasters, social isolation, rape, relationship troubles, jealousy, separation, or catastrophic injury.[8][9][10][11][12] Adolescents may be especially prone to experiencing a depressed mood following social rejection, peer pressure, or bullying.[13] ./cache/en-wikipedia-org-408.html ./txt/en-wikipedia-org-408.txt