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2. What is depression?
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What are the signs and
symptoms of depression?
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The covid 19 impact on it?
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How is depression treated?
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4. Everyone feels sad or low sometimes,
but these feelings usually pass with a
little time. Depression (also called major
depressive disorder or clinical
depression) is different. It can cause
severe symptoms that affect how you
feel, think, and handle daily activities,
such as sleeping, eating, or working. It is
an illness that can affect anyone—
regardless of age, race, income, culture,
or education. Research suggests that
genetic, biological, environmental, and
psychological factors play a role in
depression.

5. Major 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.
Persistent depressive disorder
Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) used
to be called dysthymia. It’s a milder, but
chronic, form of depression.
In order for the diagnosis to be made,
symptoms must last for at least 2 years.
PDD can affect your life more than major
depression because it lasts for a longer
period.
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
• sleeping a lot or not being able to sleep
• slowed thinking or movement
• fatigue or low energy most days
• feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• recurring thoughts of death or suicide
In order for the diagnosis to be made,
symptoms must last for at least 2 years. PDD
can affect your life more than major depression
because it lasts for a longer period.
It’s common for people with PDD to:
•lose interest in normal daily activities
•feel hopeless
•lack productivity
•have low self-esteem

7. •Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
•Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
•Feelings of irritability, frustration‚ or restlessness
•Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
•Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities
•Decreased energy, fatigue, or being “slowed down”
•Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
•Difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or oversleeping
•Changes in appetite or unplanned weight changes
•Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems
without a clear physical cause and that do not ease even with
treatment
•Suicide attempts or thoughts of death or suicide

9. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting
economic recession have negatively affected many
people’s mental health and created new barriers for
people already suffering from mental illness and
substance use disorders. During the pandemic,
about 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported
symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, a
share that has been largely consistent, up from one
in ten adults who reported these symptoms from
January to June 2019. A Health Tracking Poll from
July 2020 also found that many adults are reporting
specific negative impacts on their mental health
and well-being, such as difficulty sleeping (36%) or
eating (32%), increases in alcohol consumption or
substance use (12%), and worsening chronic
conditions (12%), due to worry and stress over the
coronavirus. As the pandemic wears on, ongoing
and necessary public health measures expose
many people to experiencing situations linked to
poor mental health outcomes, such
as isolation and job loss.

10. Throughout the pandemic, anxiety,
depression, sleep disruptions, and
thoughts of suicide have increased for
many young adults. They have also
experienced a number of pandemic-
related consequences – such as
closures of universities, transitioning to
remote work, and loss of income or
employment – that may contribute to
poor mental health.
a large share of young adults (ages 18-
24) have reported symptoms of anxiety
and/or depressive disorder – 56% as of
December 2020 – compared to older
adults

12. Depression treatment typically
involves medication, psychotherapy, or
both. If these treatments do not reduce
symptoms, brain stimulation therapy
may be another treatment option. In
milder cases of depression, treatment
might begin with psychotherapy alone,
and medication added if the individual
continues to experience symptoms.
For moderate or severe depression,
many mental health professionals
recommend a combination of
medication and therapy at the start of
treatment.
Medications Psychotherapy
Brain Stimulation
Therapy

13. HOW TO HELP YOURSELF?
•Try to get some physical activity. Just 30
minutes a day of walking can boost
mood.
•Try to maintain a regular bedtime and
wake-up time.
•Eat regular, healthy meals.
•Do what you can as you can. Decide
what must get done and what can wait.
•Try to connect with other people, and
talk with people you trust about how you
are feeling.
•Postpone important life decisions until
you feel better.
•Avoid using alcohol, nicotine, or drugs,
including medications not prescribed for
you.
HOW TO HELP YOUR LOVED
ONES?
If someone you know has depression, help
them see a health care provider or mental
health professional. You also can:
•Offer support, understanding, patience,
and encouragement.
•Invite them out for walks, outings, and
other activities.
•Help them stick to their treatment plan,
such as setting reminders to take
prescribed medications.
•Make sure they have transportation to
therapy appointments.
•Remind them that, with time and
treatment, the depression will lift.

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