Major depressive disorder
Table:
Major depressive disorder
Other names	Clinical depression, major depression, unipolar depression, unipolar disorder, recurrent depression

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Specialty	Psychiatry
Symptoms	Low mood, low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, pain without a clear cause[1]
Complications	Self-harm, suicide[2]
Usual onset	20s–30s[3][4]
Duration	> 2 weeks[1]
Causes	Genetic, environmental, and psychological factors[1]
Risk factors	Family history, major life changes, certain medications, chronic health problems, substance abuse[1][3]
Differential diagnosis	Bipolar disorder, ADHD, sadness[3]
Treatment	Counseling, antidepressant medication, electroconvulsive therapy, exercise[5][1]
Frequency	216 million (2015)[6]

Based on the table, judge whether the statement is entailed, neutral, or refuted according to the table. Conclude with JSON {"answer": "YOUR ANSWER"} — nothing else.

Assertion: Major Depressive Disorder is an acute condition.

answer: refuted