Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as Depression, is a severe medical condition that disrupts various aspects of a person's life, including mood, behavior, thought processes, and physical well-being. While sadness and grief are normal responses to life's challenges, depression represents a more intense and prolonged state of emotional distress. There are also other related conditions, such as bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) and dysthymia. Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania. During manic episodes, individuals may experience extreme and inappropriate "high" emotions that can lead to risky and destructive behaviors. Dysthymia, on the other hand, exhibits symptoms similar to those of major depressive disorder but typically persists over a longer duration. The decline in hippocampal function is believed to play a role in depression by inhibiting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, potentially c...