Depression

Mental disorder
 The World Health Organization (WHO)
estimates that depression is the fourth
disease which causes more disability in the
world.
Symptoms of depression
• Loss or increase of
appetite.
• Insomnia or excessive
sleep.
• Lack of energy or fatigue.
• Low self-esteem.
Difficulty concentrating
or making decisions.
• Hopelessness feeling.
Causes of depression
• A negative event such
as the loss of a loved
one, a job, suffering a
serious medical illness,
or being under long
periods of stress