Depression is not simply a passing emotion—it is a complex issue that demands proper care and attention. It’s essential to recognize that depression is a brain disorder influenced by various factors such as genetics, biology, environment, and psychology.
Some common symptoms of depression may include:
- Feeling sad or hopeless most of the time.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy.
- Changes in appetite (eating too much or too little).
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
- Low energy or feeling tired all the time.
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
- Feeling worthless or guilty.
- Thoughts of death or suicide.
- Irritability or feeling easily frustrated.
- Physical aches and pains without a clear cause.
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- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry
- Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- Mental Health America
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- National Institute of Mental Health
