What is Depression?

While everyone experiences feelings of sadness, disappointment, or 'the blues' from time to time, depression refers to a range of mood and other symptoms that are more intense, pervasive and long-lasting, and interfere with day-to-day life and relationships.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION 

The key symptoms of depression include one or both of the following:

• Feelings of sadness, emptiness or lowered mood that lasts for most of the day, nearly every day 
• Loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyable, like going out, seeing friends, or pursuing interests and hobbies. 

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