Symptoms & Diagnosis
What are the 4 common symptoms of depression?
Emotional, physical, behavioral, severe signs.
What is a way you can develop depression?
Genetics and/or past trauma.
Is there an 100% way of treatment to depression?
There's no 100% way to prevent depression.
What is depression?
Depression is a common and serious mood disorder.
What's an example of an emotional symptom?
Feeling sad, anxious, empty, irritated, or hopeless for a long time.
What risk factors can up the risk of developing or triggering depression?
Personality traits, traumatic events, having a history of mental health disorders, serious or chronic illness.
What some methods of treatment?
Reach out to friends and family, start therapy, get prescribed medication by a doctor.
What's an example of severe signs of depression?
Experiencing serious emotional distress that may require extra support.
Can depression or another mood disorder run in someone's immediate or extended family?
Both immediate and extended families.
What is a method used for people at high risk?
Electroconvulsive therapy.
How does it impact everyday life?
Disrupting daily routines, emotional well-being, work productivity, and relationships. It can cause sadness, low energy, sleep problems, difficulty completing tasks, and withdrawal from loved ones.
Where is a place you can get treatment?
Addiction and Mental Health Services, Napanee Area Community Health Centre, Resolve Counselling Services, First Light Therapy