Depression Quiz

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Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)

Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.

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  • Not motivated

  • Motivation is decreasing

  • Feeling sad for no particular reason

  • Feeling less ambitious nowadays

  • Can't focus

  • I'm not motivated

  • Suicidal ideation

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Learn more about Depression

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is depression?

Depression is a mental illness that leads to low mood, reduced energy levels, and poor sleep. This affects everyday activities like attending school and work. As the condition worsens, patients might have suicidal thoughts. Although stress and trauma can cause depression, often no clear cause is identified.

Symptoms of depression

  • Decrease in ambition and motivation

  • Stressed over daily life

  • Feeling down

  • Feeling sad for no particular reason / feelings of grief

  • Concentration is getting worse

  • Loss of self-confidence

  • Lower energy levels

  • Headache worsens with emotional stress

Questions your doctor may ask to check for depression

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose depression

  • Do you feel you have less ambition, motivation or willpower lately?

  • Do you feel psychologically stressed (for example, you clearly hate going to work or school)?

  • Have you been feeling depressed recently?

  • Do you have feelings of sadness for no particular reason?

  • Do you feel you have problems concentrating recently?

Treatment for depression

Treatment typically involves a combination of counseling therapy and medications (antidepressants). A strong support network is helpful, as the recovery process can take months or even years.

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Reviewed By:

Yu Shirai

Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)

Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.

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