The
following signs and symptoms are considered indicators of depression if they persist for a
period of more than two weeks.
- Feeling sad or empty most of the day, nearly every day
- Reduced interest and pleasure in activities
- Significant unintentional weight loss or gain or a change in
appetite
- Over or under sleeping
- Feeling worthless, hopeless, and/or inappropriately guilty
- Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
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