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Major depression frequently co-occurs with other psychiatric problems. The 1990–92 National Comorbidity Survey (US) reports that half of those with major depression also have lifetime anxiety and its associated disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder. Anxiety symptoms can have a major impact on the course of a depressive illness, with delayed recovery, increased risk of relapse, greater disability and increased suicide attempts.There are increased rates of alcohol and drug abuse and particularly dependence,and around a third of individuals diagnosed with ADHD develop comorbid depression.Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression often co-occur.Depression may also coexist with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), complicating the diagnosis and treatment of both.Depression is also frequently comorbid with alcohol abuse and personality disorders.Depression can also be exacerbated during particular months (usually winter) for those with seasonal affective disorder<ref>{{Cite web|title=NIMH » Seasonal Affective Disorder|url=https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder/index.shtml|access-date=2020-11-24|website=www.nimh.nih.gov}}</ref>. While overuse of digital media has been associated with depressive symptoms, digital media may also be utilised in some situations to improve mood.
Major depression frequently co-occurs with other psychiatric problems. The 1990–92 National Comorbidity Survey (US) reports that half of those with major depression also have lifetime anxiety and its associated disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder<ref>{{Cite web|title=NIMH » Anxiety Disorders|url=https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml|access-date=2020-11-24|website=www.nimh.nih.gov}}</ref>. Anxiety symptoms can have a major impact on the course of a depressive illness, with delayed recovery, increased risk of relapse, greater disability and increased suicide attempts.There are increased rates of alcohol and drug abuse and particularly dependence,and around a third of individuals diagnosed with ADHD<ref>{{Cite web|title=NIMH » Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder|url=https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml|access-date=2020-11-24|website=www.nimh.nih.gov}}</ref> develop comorbid depression.Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression often co-occur.Depression may also coexist with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), complicating the diagnosis and treatment of both.Depression is also frequently comorbid with alcohol abuse and personality disorders.Depression can also be exacerbated during particular months (usually winter) for those with seasonal affective disorder<ref>{{Cite web|title=NIMH » Seasonal Affective Disorder|url=https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder/index.shtml|access-date=2020-11-24|website=www.nimh.nih.gov}}</ref>. While overuse of digital media has been associated with depressive symptoms, digital media may also be utilised in some situations to improve mood.

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Major depressive disorder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_depressive_disorder

Major depression frequently co-occurs with other psychiatric problems. The 1990–92 National Comorbidity Survey (US) reports that half of those with major depression also have lifetime anxiety and its associated disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder[1]. Anxiety symptoms can have a major impact on the course of a depressive illness, with delayed recovery, increased risk of relapse, greater disability and increased suicide attempts.There are increased rates of alcohol and drug abuse and particularly dependence,and around a third of individuals diagnosed with ADHD[2] develop comorbid depression.Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression often co-occur.Depression may also coexist with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), complicating the diagnosis and treatment of both.Depression is also frequently comorbid with alcohol abuse and personality disorders.Depression can also be exacerbated during particular months (usually winter) for those with seasonal affective disorder[3]. While overuse of digital media has been associated with depressive symptoms, digital media may also be utilised in some situations to improve mood.

  1. ^ "NIMH » Anxiety Disorders". www.nimh.nih.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  2. ^ "NIMH » Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". www.nimh.nih.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  3. ^ "NIMH » Seasonal Affective Disorder". www.nimh.nih.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-24.