Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects how you think, feel, and handle everyday life.
It can make simple tasks like eating, sleeping, or working feel very difficult.
There are different types:
Major depression – intense symptoms that last at least two weeks.
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) – milder symptoms, but lasting much longer (often years).
Depression doesn’t have a single cause. A mix of things may lead to it:
- Your genes or family history
- Changes in brain chemistry
- Stressful life events (loss, trauma, big life changes)
- Other health issues or long-term illness
- Hormonal or body changes
Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why it starts. Common approaches to treat depression include:
- Talk therapy (psychotherapy)
- Medication (antidepressants)
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Self-care and lifestyle changes
Visit the link below to learn more.
https://medlineplus.gov/depression.html#summary
