DEPRESSION

Depression

Clinical depression is a major mood disorder. It affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities. There are over five different types of depression. Some symptoms of depression include: constant feelings of anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, irritability, worthlessness, or guilt. Other symptoms include change in appetite, change in sleep pattern, decreased energy, suicidal tendencies or thoughts, etc. Over three million people are diagnosed with clinical depression every year in the United States. Depression must be diagnosed and symptoms must last over two weeks. Depression often occurs between ages fourteen through sixty. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Current research has discovered that Depression is often caused or influenced certain factors such as genetic, environmental, biological, and psychological factors. Depression can also occur due to other medical illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, etc. It is usually treated with psycho therapy or medications like antidepressants.