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Depression first being called melancholia. (jan 4, 2002 BC – jan 4, 500 BC)

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During this time period the first accounts of depression where seen. It was thought that mental illness during this time period was caused by demonic possession. Soon depression was believed to be a spiritual or mental illness not physical.

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jan 4, 2002 BC
jan 4, 500 BC
~ 1502 years