Overview:
Depression is a mental health condition where someone feels very sad or hopeless for a long time.
Symptoms:
People with depression might:
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Feel sad or empty
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Lose interest in things they used to enjoy
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Have trouble sleeping or sleep too much
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Feel tired all the time
Diagnosis:
Doctors look at how someone has been feeling over time to diagnose depression.
For more details about depression, please visit our depression information page.