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Abstract

Depression is a syndrome characterized by profound sadness and a global inhibition of psychic functions. It is also the most common mental alteration among the general population, affecting about 322 million people worldwide [1]. It is estimated that the number of people living with depression increased by roughly 18 % between 2005 and 2015, making it one of the great epidemics of the 21st century [2]. Depression manifests itself as sadness, hopelessness, apathy, and anhedonia, with feelings of worthless-