Depression

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
Symptoms of depression include a depressed
Mood and feelings of loneliness, sadness, and Unhappiness. Almost all people feel depressed
At times, usually due to a troublingevent or
circumstance. Ongoing depression, however, is
problematic. Ongoing or major depression is a
Serious condition that is associated with harmful
symptoms, such as extreme fatigue and disinterestin usual activities.
Some 43 percent of women identify depression
as a health problem, compared to 32
percent of men

Women are more
susceptible to depression
Women are twice as likely as mento suffer
from depression. Higher rates of depression
in women are associated with both biological
and social factors. Depression occurs
most frequently in women ages 25 to 44,
and peaks duringchildbearing years. Social
factors such as stress from family and work
responsibilities also increase the risk of
depression in women
.

Depression varies from person to person, but there aresome common signs and symptoms. It’s important to remember that these symptoms can be part of life’s normal lows. But the more symptoms you have, the stronger they are, and the longer they’ve lasted—themore likely it is that you’re dealing with depression. When these symptoms are overwhelming and disabling, that's when it's time to seek help.

Depression: An illness that involves the body, mood,and thoughts, that affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It isnot a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be wished away. People with a depressive disease cannot merely "pull themselves together" and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can lastfor weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people with depression.
The signs and symptoms of depression include loss of interest in activities that were once...