Depression Quiz
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Learn more about Depression
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is depression?
Depression is a psychiatric illness that causes low mood, decreased energy levels, and poor sleep. This causes problems with daily activities like schooling and working. As the condition worsens, patients may also think of commiting suicide. Although depression can be caused by stress and trauma, in many cases no clear cause is found.
Symptoms of depression
Feeling down
My anxiety doesn't go away or keeps coming back repeatedly
Difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)
Decrease in ambition and motivation
Concentration is getting worse
Taking less interest or pleasure in activities
Stressed over daily life
Fears that are sometimes irrational or illogical
Questions your doctor may ask to check for depression
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose depression
Have you been feeling depressed recently?
Does your anxiety not go away, or keeps coming back again and again?
Do you have difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)?
Do you feel you have less ambition, motivation or willpower lately?
Do you feel you have problems concentrating recently?
Treatment for depression
Treatment is usually through a combination of counseling therapy, and medications (antidepressants). Having a good support network will be helpful, as the recovery process can take months to years.
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Reviewed By:
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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