Depression is the experience of very low mood for a consistent period of time and/or the significant loss of pleasure or interest in activities that you normally enjoy. Often, depression includes experiencing thoughts that involve excessive sense of negativity and hopelessness. Low mood is similar to depression, however it is milder in symptoms and tends to not have such a consistent duration.

 

Some symptoms of depression can include:

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- Irritability

- Social Isolation/Withdrawal

- Loss of interest/motivation

- Lack of Concentration

- Disturbed Sleep

- Thoughts of suicide/hopelessness

- Significant weight loss/gain