Depression

Service Description

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home. Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include: o Feeling sad or having a depressed mood o Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed o Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting o Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much o Loss of energy or increased fatigue o Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing) or slowed movements and speech (actions observable by others) o Feeling worthless or guilty o Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions o Thoughts of death or suicide