Depression
Depression is a mental health disorder. It is a mood disorder characterized by persistently low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Depression is a persistent problem, not a passing one - the average length of a depressive episode is 6-8 months.
Causes :
The causes of depression are not fully understood and may not be down to a single source. Depression is likely to be due to a complex combination of factors that include:
genetics
biological - changes in neurotransmitter levels
environmental
psychological and social (psychosocial)
Symptoms
Dark circles under and around the eyes
depressed mood
reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, loss of sexual desire
unintentional weight loss (without dieting) or low appetite
insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping)
psychomotor agitation (for example, restlessness, pacing up and down), or psychomotor retardation (slowed movements and speech)
fatigue or loss of energy
feelings of worthlessness or guilt
worsened ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions
recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide
Prevention
Depression is a treatable mental illness. There are three components to the management of depression:
Support - ranging from discussing practical solutions and contributing stresses, to educating family members.
Psychotherapy - also known as talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Drug treatment - antidepressants.
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