Feeling Blue?

The causes of depression are also similar to the causes of general stress and may include: low self-esteem, relationship problems or divorce, loss of a loved one, traumatic events, problems with friends, problems at school, and loneliness, as well as sickness or injury.

• Loss of interest in normal daily activities
• Depressed mood: feelings of sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, and crying spells
• Sleep disturbances
• Impaired thinking or concentration
• Acting out or getting in trouble
• Low self-esteem
• Changes in weight and appetite
• Agitation and irritability
• Fatigue or slowing of body movements
• Less interest in sex or less attraction
• Thoughts of death

• If you experience any combination of these symptoms for two weeks, it is best to seek mental health services.
• If you have frequent thoughts about self-injury, death or suicide, please seek emergency healthcare.
• Depression can affect people in a variety of ways and is linked to several mental health conditions. It can be treated, at any age or stage, through counseling and sometimes with the additional assistance of medication.