Depressionswerten

Depressionswerten is a German compound term meaning “depression values.” It does not denote a single, universal concept; its precise meaning depends on the disciplinary context in which it is used. In scientific or professional writing, the term is usually defined explicitly for a given study or dataset, including what is being measured, the units, and how the values are interpreted.

In psychology and psychiatry, a Depressionswert often refers to a numeric score that summarizes the severity of depressive symptoms as measured by standardized instruments, such as the PHQ-9 or the Beck Depression Inventory. Higher scores indicate more pronounced depressive symptoms, with thresholds defined by the test manuals or clinical guidelines.

In meteorology, the term can describe the central pressure value of a depression or low-pressure system. Weather maps identify depressions by their lowest surface pressure, and the numerical value is interpreted relative to regional baselines and temporal changes; lower central pressure generally signals a stronger system.

In geography and topography, depressions are low-lying areas relative to surrounding terrain or sea level. A Depressionswert may denote a measured vertical displacement or an elevation value that is negative, indicating a basin, hollow, or subsidence feature.

In data analysis or econometrics, the term may be used informally to describe a local minimum or a period of decline in a time series, where “depression values” highlight downturns in a variable.

Given its cross-disciplinary usage, researchers typically specify the exact meaning of Depressionswerten at the outset, including the measurement method, units, and interpretation rules. See also: Depression (psychology), low-pressure system, topography, local minimum, time series analysis.