Symptoms of Depression
Depression can present different symptoms, depending on the person. But for most people, depressive disorder changes how they function day-to-day, and typically for more than two weeks. Common symptoms include:
- Changes in sleep
- Changes in appetite
- Lack of concentration
- Loss of energy
- Lack of interest in activities
- Hopelessness or guilty thoughts
- Changes in movement (less activity or agitation)
- Physical aches and pains
- Suicidal thoughts
Articles on Depression:
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320502#avoid-common-triggers
- https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/depression-tips.html
- https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/be-female-anxious-and-black
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/depression-african-american-women_b_5836320
- https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/african-americans-latinos-are-more-likely-be-risk-depression-whites