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Depression MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Depression
Tree Number(s)
F01.145.126.350
F01.470.282
Unique ID
D003863
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003863
Annotation
human & animal; /‌drug ther: consider also ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENTS; do not confuse this or X ref (depression of "moderate intensity") with DEPRESSIVE DISORDER ("prominent & relatively persistent" depression): psychiatrists differentiate on basis of degree
Scope Note
Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.
Entry Term(s)
Depressive Symptoms
Emotional Depression
See Also
Antidepressive Agents
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/10/18
Depression Preferred
Depressive Symptoms Narrower
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