Depression - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Depression also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression is a common and serious mental illness characterized by a persistently depressed mood and loss of interest in activities.

Symptoms-

Agitation

Anxiety

Appetite changes

Difficulty thinking, concentrating or in making decisions

Emptiness

Feeling worthless or guilty

Hopelessness

Loss of energy or increased fatigue

Loss of interest in activities

Restlessness

Sadness

Sleeping problem

Suicidal thought

Tearfulness

Weight loss or gain

Causes-
The exact causes of Depression are not fully understood. It may be due to a complex combination of factors, which include

Changes in the body's hormonal balance

Environmental

Genetics

Psychological and social (psychosocial)

Specialists to visit
Clinical Psychologist
Psychiatrist

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References-
https://www.psychiatry.org
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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.nimh.nih.gov
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.nhs.uk