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Common Characteristics of Depression

Understanding depression is crucial in a culture that uses the term frequently. These descriptors can help you identify depressive episodes and other behaviors.

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Becky Kirby

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Common Characteristics of Depression

Understanding depression is crucial in a culture that uses the term frequently. These descriptors can help you identify depressive episodes and other behaviors.

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Depression

Depression is a mental state of altered mood characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, and discouragement.
Mild, sporadic depression is a relatively common phenomenon experienced by everyone at some time.
Symptoms of severe depression include a sense of loss and despair and sometimes require medication and/or hospitalization.
Early signs of depression include pessimistic statements, refusal to eat, diminished concern about personal appearance, and reluctance to make decisions.

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