Depression
Depression is a mental illness that affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. It is a serious medical condition that can be treated with therapy, medication, or both.
Depression
Depression is a mental illness that affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. It is a serious medical condition that can be treated with therapy, medication, or both. Depression can cause feelings of sadness and hopelessness for weeks or months at a time. It can also cause physical symptoms such as fatigue and changes in appetite.
Q. What are the symptoms of depression?
- Sadness/emptiness/hopelessness
- anger/outbursts/irritability/frustration
- loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities
- insomnia or over-sleeping
- tiredness/lack of energy
- reduced appetite, weight loss
- anxiety/agitation/restlessness
- slowed thinking/speaking/movements
- feelings of worthlessness or guilt/self-blame
- trouble thinking/concentrating/decision-making/remembering things
- frequent or recent thoughts of death/suicidal thoughts/attempts
- unexplained physical issues
Q. When do I get emergency help?
- Call your doctor or mental health professional, contact a suicide lineIn the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or use the Lifeline Chat. Services are free and confidential.
- U.S. veterans or service members who are in crisis can call 988 and then press “1” for the Veterans Crisis Line. Or text 838255. Or chat online.
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S. has a Spanish language phone line at 1-888-628-9454 (toll-free).
- reach out to your loved ones, reach out to a minister or a spiritual leader.
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