La depressione
Example: La depressione può influenzare profondamente la qualità della vita.
Definition
"La depressione" refers to a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a decrease in energy, which can profoundly affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Etymology
The term "la depressione" comes from the Latin word 'depressio,' meaning 'a pressing down.' It was adopted into Italian to describe both physical and emotional states of being down or lowered, later specializing in medicine to denote a mood disorder.
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