DEPRESSION


Symptoms

 

Feeling of worthlessness, hopelessness
Change in appetite & sleep patterns
Lowered self-esteem
Fatigue or loss of energy
Mood swings
Difficulty keeping up with work

Causes

 

Negative thoughts about oneself and the world
Unfavorable life events 

Diagnosis

 

Questions about symptoms and for how long they have been present
Questionnaire to assess the severity of depression (BDI: Beck Depression Inventory)
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