- "Empty" feeling
- Loss of interest in activities
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Changes in appetite
- Thoughts of suicide
Treatments for depression usually work very well. There are quite a few antidepressant medications and mood stabilizers that people can take to help improve their moods. Psychotherapy can also help people who are experiencing depression that is not very severe. Electroconvulsive therapy has been something that many people view as a bad form of treatment. It is actually very effective. Many people are concerned about memory loss but research has shown that any side effects are usually short term and leave no lasting problems for the patients.
Depression is a serious condition that should always be taken seriously. It can have terrible results if it is left untreated. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help people identify depression in friends and loved ones.
References:
Depression. (2016). National Alliance on Mental Illness. Retrieved from https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression
Depression. (n.d.). National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
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