Depression is considered a serious medical condition that can get worse without proper treatment. Those who seek treatment often see improvements in symptoms in just a few weeks. Reference: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression

3. DEPRESSION

4. WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

5. DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS

6. DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS
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9. CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
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11. DEPRESSION TEST
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12. TYPES OF DEPRESSION
Depression can be broken into categories depending on the severity of
symptoms. Some people experience mild and temporary episodes, while
others experience severe and ongoing depressive episodes.
There are two main types: major depressive disorder and persistent
depressive disorder.
Major depressive disorder is the more severe form of depression. It’s
characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and
worthlessness that don’t go away on their own.
In order to be diagnosed with clinical depression, you must experience
5 or more of the following symptoms over a 2-week period:
• feeling depressed most of the day
• loss of interest in most regular activities
• significant weight loss or gain

13. MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
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14. MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
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15. PERSISTENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
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16. TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
Your healthcare provider may prescribe:
 antidepressants
 antianxiety
 antipsychotic medications
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• Light therapy - Exposure to doses of white light can help regulate your mood and
improve symptoms of depression. Light therapy is commonly used in seasonal
affective disorder, which is now called major depressive disorder with seasonal
pattern.

17. TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
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