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Research Notes on Situational Depression

Situational depression is often referred to as adjustment disorder. Situational depression is brought on by the events of life. It is a form of depression that is often associated with the events that are happening around a person. It can occur in people of any age.1

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  • Situational depression is often caused by major life changes such as divorce, death, job loss, or being the victim of a crime.2
  • How long this depression lasts is usually determined by the way the person perceives the crisis or event.1
  • Symptoms of situational depression include anxiety, feeling sad, hopelessness, weight gain, weight loss, fatigue, and/or changes in behavior.1
  • Common treatments for this disorder include psychotherapy and in some circumstances medication may be prescribed.1


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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Mental Health: Adjustment Disorder
  2. ↑ Depression Blog: Situational Depression - Recovery From Loss

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Last update Mar. 25, 2009

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