Depression is a serious medical illness. It's more than just a feeling of being sad or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 19 million teens and adults in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. They persist and interfere with your everyday life. Symptoms can include:
- Feeling sad or "empty"
- Loss of interest in favorite activities
- Overeating, or not wanting to eat at all
- Not being able to sleep, or sleeping too much
- Feeling very tired
- Feeling hopeless, irritable, anxious, or guilty
- Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Depression is a disorder of the brain. There are a variety of causes, including genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Depression can happen at any age, but it often begins in teens and young adults. It is much more common in women. Women can also get postpartum depression after the birth of a baby. Some people get seasonal affective disorder in the winter. Depression is one part of bipolar disorder.
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- Depression (National Library of Medicine)Depression is a serious medical illness. It's more than just a feeling of being sad or "blue" ... and adults in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. They persist ...
- Postpartum Depression (National Library of Medicine)... do not need treatment. The symptoms of postpartum depression last longer and are more severe. You may ... treatment right away, often in the hospital. Postpartum depression can begin anytime within the first year after ...
- Teen Depression (National Library of Medicine)What is depression in teens? Depression in teens (ages 13-17) is a serious medical illness. It's more than just a feeling of being sad or "blue" ... trouble focusing and have no motivation or energy. Depression can make you feel like it is hard ...
- Bipolar Disorder (National Library of Medicine)... used to be called other names, including manic depression and manic-depressive disorder. What are the types ... having four or more episodes of mania or depression in a year is called "rapid cycling." What ...
- Depression Screening What is depression screening? A depression screening is also called a depression test. It's a standard set of questions that you answer to ...
- Postpartum Depression Screening What is a postpartum depression screening? Postpartum means "after birth." A postpartum depression screening is a set of questions you answer. Your health care provider uses the screening ...
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (National Library of Medicine)Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. It ... and summer. Some people do have episodes of depression that start in the spring or summer, but ...
- Depression/Clinical Trials
- Depression (also known as major depression or major depressive disorder) is a psychiatric disorder that affects mood, behavior, and overall health. It causes prolonged ...
- Depression is feeling sad, blue, unhappy, or down in the dumps. Most people feel this way once in a while. Major depression is a mood disorder. It occurs when feelings ...
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