Depression is a common mental disorder. It is a disorder that characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks.
Here are some of the symptoms for people with depression:
- Feeling depressed most of the days/ nearly everyday
- Lack of interest or pleasure
- Sleeping more/ less
- change of appetite
- reduced concentration
- restlessness
- reduced concentration
- feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness
- thoughts of harming yourself/ suicide
If you think you or your beloved ones have depression, please seek help. Depression can be treated.
Reference: World Health Organisation, 2018; American Psychiatric Association, 2013