American Psychiatric Association, one in six people will experience depression at some point in their life. Symptoms of depression include:If these symptoms last two or more weeks and represent a significant change from your previous level of functioning, it is possible that you are experiencing symptoms of severe depression.
If these symptoms persist over many years, you may be experiencing a chronic form of depression. Depression may make you feel hopeless, but even in severe cases, depression is treatable.
The key? The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it often is. The most common treatments for depression include medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two.
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