clinical depression

noun

1. Psychiatry.,  a depression so severe as to be considered abnormal, either because of no obvious environmental causes, or because the reaction to unfortunate life circumstances is more intense or prolonged than would generally be expected.

Example Sentences

She believes she was targeted by him because of her mental health issues, which at the time included clinical depression and Tourettes.

From BBC

But with these participants with clinical depression, we actually induced them to ruminate about negative thoughts and feelings before they went on the walk.

From Los Angeles Times

Responses from more than a quarter suggested signs of clinical depression.

From BBC

With clinical depression, you have five or more symptoms, like low appetite, change in appetite, poor sleep, low energy, feeling restless, guilt, hopelessness, suicidal ideation.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers checked whether the young patients had been formally diagnosed with some form of clinical depression.

From Los Angeles Times