Symptoms of Depression

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms of depression may include the following:

• difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
• fatigue and decreased energy
• feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness
• feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
• insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
• irritability, restlessness
• loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
• overeating or appetite loss
• persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
• persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
• thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts

Anybody who expresses suicidal thoughts or intentions should be taken very, very seriously. Do not hesitate to call your local suicide hotline immediately.

Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

 or the deaf hotline at 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889).

*adapted from http://www.medicinenet.com/depression

If you have identified one or more of the above symptoms as creating difficulty in your life, call us to complete a brief phone intake and/or to schedule an appointment.

**Depression can only be diagnosed and treated by a healthcare professional, and the use of this self-screener is not a substitute for professional diagnosis.**