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Major Depression & Suicide
What are the Symptoms of Major Depression?
The onset of the first episode of major depression may not be obvious if it is gradual
or mild. The symptoms of major depression characteristically represent a significant
change from how a person functioned before the illness. The symptoms of depression include:
- persistently sad or irritable mood
- pronounced changes in sleep, appetite, and energy
- difficulty thinking, concentrating, and remembering
- physical slowing or agitation
- lack of interest in or pleasure from activities that were once enjoyed
- feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, and emptiness
- recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
- persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches,
digestive disorders, and chronic pain
When several of these symptoms of depressive disorder occur at the same time, last longer
than two weeks, and interfere with ordinary functioning, professional treatment is needed.
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DEPRESSION
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What is Major Depression?
What are the Symptoms of Major Depression?
What are the Causes of Major Depression?
How is Major Depression Treated?
Risk Factors for Suicide
Warning Signs of Suicide
ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention |
