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media use and depression  

Definition

  • Depression is a mental disorder marked by feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and hopelessness. According to the World Health Organization, it is one of the most common mental illnesses, and if it becomes chronic, it can affect an individual's daily functioning. [Source: Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media; Depression, Media Use and]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VV93DFKK-0

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