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A recurrent depressive disorder is characterized by repeated episodes of depression. The first depressive episode may occur at any age from childhood to old age, the onset may be either acute or insidious, and the duration varies from a few weeks to many months.
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(2008). Recurrent Depressive Disorder . In: Kirch, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Public Health. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5614-7_2948
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