Major depressive disorder is a mental health condition where you feel sad, down, or hopeless most of the time. And it can have a big impact on your daily life. Especially since it can cause other emotional and physical symptoms, too.
Fortunately, depression is treatable. The first step is understanding whether you’re dealing with major depression or something else. If you’re wondering if you might have depression, this quiz can help.
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Sarah Gupta, MDSarah Gupta, MD, is a licensed physician with a special interest in mental health, sex and gender, eating disorders, and the human microbiome. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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Sophie Vergnaud, MDSophie Vergnaud, MD, is the Senior Medical Director for GoodRx Health. A pulmonologist and hospitalist, she practiced and taught clinical medicine at hospitals in London for a decade before entering a career in health education and technology.







