Depression is a common mental health condition that results in persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. It can affect how you feel, think, and behave; and it can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
Signs and symptoms of depression in adults:
- Feeling sad, down, or hopeless
- Feeling helpless or worthless
- Loss of interest in hobbies and activities you used to enjoy
- Changes in appetite or weight (significant weight loss or gain — a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month)
- Sleep changes (insomnia or oversleeping)
- Tiredness and lack of energy
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions
- Restlessness or feeling slowed down
- Increased irritability or anger
- Feeling guilty or blaming yourself for things that aren’t your fault
- Thinking about death or suicide
Signs and symptoms of depression in teens:
- Feeling sad, down, or hopeless
- Feeling irritable or angry
- Feeling guilty or worthless
- Losing interest in activities they used to enjoy
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Sleep changes (insomnia or oversleeping)
- Feeling tired and lacking energy
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions
- Withdrawing from friends and family
- Engaging in risky or self-destructive behaviors
- Thinking about death or suicide
Signs and symptoms of depression in children
- Feeling sad or irritable most of the time
- Losing interest in activities they used to enjoy
- Having trouble concentrating or making decisions
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Sleep changes (insomnia or oversleeping)
- Feeling tired and lacking energy
- Feeling guilty or worthless
- Thinking about death or suicide
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