Depression Is a common and serious medical Illness That Negatively affects How you Feel the way you think and how you act

Fortunately It Is also Treatable

Depression Causes Feelings of Sadness And/or a Loss of interest in activities Once Enjoyed It can Lead to a Variety of emotional and Physical

problems and can decrease a Person's ability to Function at Work and at Home

Depression Symptoms Can Vary From Mild to severe and can include Changes in appetite

Weight Loss or gain Unrelated to dieting trouble sleeping or sleeping too much Feeling Worthless or Guilty

Difficulty Thinking

concentrating or making decisions Thoughts of Death or suicide

Symptoms Must Last at Least Two Weeks for a Diagnosis of Depression

Also Medical Conditions for Example Thyroid problems a Brain Tumor or

Vitamin Deficiency Can Mimic Symptoms of Depression so it is important to rule Out General medical Causes

Depression Is among The most treatable of Mental Disorders

Between 80% and 90% of People with depression eventually Respond Well to treatment

How to reduce the symptoms of Depression Regular exercise Helps create positive Feeling and improve Mood

getting Enough Quality Sleep on a Regular Basis eating a Healthy diet and avoid the Alcohol can Also Help pre Reduce symptoms of Depression