Depression is a common and serious mental health issue that causes persistent sadness and loss of interest for at least two weeks. It negatively affects how you feel, think, and act at school, work, and home.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include the following:

• Feeling sad or having depressed moods
• Changes in appetite, including overeating or appetite loss
• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
• Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
• Loss of energy or increased fatigue
• Increase in purposeless physical activity
• Feeling worthless or guilty
• Frequent thoughts of death or suicide
• Difficulty thinking, focusing, making decisions, and remembering things

Causes

• Personal or family history of depression
• Major life changes, trauma, or stress
• Certain physical illnesses and medications

Treatments

Depression can be treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both.

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