Major Depression
Major depression means that you feel sad and depressed. Everything seems hopeless and really in despair. Major depression means that you don't care or nothing matters. Also known as clinical depression, it can be caused by a traumatic event. Some symptoms of major depression are lack of energy, feeling worthless, thoughts of grief, a change in body weight, indecisiveness, or insomnia.
How are scientists trying to cure it
One treatment that is currently being used is therapy. People with major depression are encouraged to go to a therapist and discuss their thoughts and feelings. It has been proven to help people get over their depression. Another cure is to take a medication. A lot of people take antidepressants, which can change your symptoms so you can get happier.