Clinical Depression
Karlee, Lillie, Reilly, Gavin
What is clinical depression?
Mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Symptoms:
- Depression
- Weight gain/loss
- Restless
- Fatigue
- Self harm
- Desire to eat
Causes:
No one knows the cause but here are factors that may be involved:
- Biological differences
- Brain chemistry
- Horomones
How many people in the US are diagnosed?
1 in every 10 Americans
Where can it be treated?
- Go to counseling
- If severe, stay at the psych ward
- Participate in out patient treatment