Two Major • Major Depression

Types of Suffer symptoms of Depression

most of the day and usually last
Depression for at least 2 weeks

• Persistent Depressive Disorder

Suffer from symptoms of
depression that last 2 years or
more.
Other Forms of Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Onset of symptoms is the result in the
change of seasons
• Starts in late fall and early winter and goes
away during spring and summer.

Perinatal Depression
• Suffer from major depression symptoms
during or after pregnancy
 Recognizing Signs of
Depression
• Those suffering from depression can display symptoms
such as;
1. Feeling of worthlessness, guilt, or failure.
2.Becoming withdrawn or wanting to
participate in activities that once caused joy.
3.Loss of energy
4. Loss of appetite or increase in appetite
5. Weight gain or weight loss
6. Sleeping too much or not sleeping enough

HELPING SOMEONE WHO MAY BE
SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION CAN
BENEFIT FROM SOMEONE
ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Treatment
SEEING A DOCTOR AND CONSULTING TREATMENT CAN BE AS SERIOUS AS
WITH THEM WHAT KINDS OF ADMITTING THEMSELVES INTO A HOSPITAL
FOR INTENSIVE TREATMENT. THIS CAN
MEDICATIONS COULD HELP. INCLUDE ATTENDING COUNSELING AND
BEHAVIORALLY THERAPY.
References
• National Institute of Mental Health. (2016). Depression Basics. Retrieved April 2, 2019,
from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/index.shtml
• Cleveland Clinic. (2018, December 28). How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of
Depression. Retrieved April 2, 2019, from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-
recognize-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-depression/
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https://www.boredpanda.com/depression-through-
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http://www.health.am/psy/more/expecting-moms-for-perinatal-depression/ (Originally
photographed 2015, March 19)
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https://kellybroganmd.com/seasonal-depression-is-it-real/ (Originally photographed
2017)