Condition · Australian terminology

Depressive disorder

Definition

A mental health condition characterised by persistent depressed mood, loss of interest or related changes that impair functioning.

Topic: Conditions, risk and safety

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A mental health condition characterised by persistent depressed mood, loss of interest or related changes that impair functioning. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

The term describes a recognised condition, not a conclusion that can be made from one feature alone.
Assessment should consider course, functional effect, physical health, medicines, substances and context.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Mental health conditions

Condition · Australian terminology

Depressive disorder

Definition

A mental health condition characterised by persistent depressed mood, loss of interest or related changes that impair functioning.

Topic: Conditions, risk and safety

Source linked1 covered source

The term describes a recognised condition, not a conclusion that can be made from one feature alone.
Assessment should consider course, functional effect, physical health, medicines, substances and context.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Mental health conditions