Depression
By: Samantha Akers, September 22, 2015 8th Health
What is Depression?
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Warning signs of depression
- Isolation
- Fatigue and/or lack of energy
- Beginning to use alcohol or drugs
Warning signs of suicide
- Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, excessive guilt feelings
- Frequent thoughts of death
- Death themes in artwork or written work
Help available and/or resources
- You could go to a therapist
- Call a hotline
- Go to friends and/or family
Video
I picked this video because it informs people on what is really happening to the people who have depression and why it happens.
The Science of Depression