Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) -- is also known as major depression or clinical depression.   Major depression is a medical illness that disrupts a person's mood, behavior, thought processes, and physical health.   In some cases, major depressive disorder is a recurrent, episodic illness. This means that a person who has been depressed once and has recovered is likely to have another episode of depression in the future.   Major depression occurs about twice as often in women as in men and affects about 15% of the population.  

If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms you may be suffering from Major Depressive Disorder.

• Sadness                      
• Lack of motivation
• Negative thinking
• Problems falling asleep or getting up in the morning
• Appetite or weight changes
• Lack of concentration
• Feelings of anger or guilt

If you are between the ages of 18 and 65, are in general good health and have been feeling this way for the past month, you may qualify to participate in a clinical research study for Major Depressive Disorder.

For information about this clinical research study, call (202) 994-2273