What is Depression?
Depression is a serious medical illness; it’s not something that you have made up in your head. It’s more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. It’s feeling "down" and "low" and "hopeless" for weeks at a time. more>>

Signs & Symptoms

• Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
• Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
  
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
  
• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed more>>
  
  

Treatment
A variety of treatments including medications and short-term psychotherapies have proven effective for depression. more>>

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