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Allie Lemco Toren Healthgrades Contributor
Allie Lemco Toren
Allie Lemco Toren is a health writer and regular contributor to Healthgrades, where she also serves as Senior Health Editor. Her work has also been featured by ShareWIK Health Entertainment, WebMD, Everyday Health, and Food Solutions Magazine. A graduate of Emory University’s journalism program, Allie particularly enjoys writing about medical innovations, the mind-body connection, and thriving with chronic illness.
Medical Reviewer: William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS
Last Review Date: 2021 Mar 30
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  2. What Is Depression? American Psychiatric Association. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression