Depression
By: Paige Spellman
What is Depression?
Depression is a mental illness that involves the body, and mood that affects the way he/she does things in their daily life. Depression is a state of permanent sadness or gloom.
Is it Common?
Depression is VERY common. More than 3 million people develop depression every year in the United States.
Symptoms
Mood swings, boredom, loss of interest in things enjoyed, excessive crying, self-harm, isolation, restless sleep, fatigue, drug abuse...