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Depression

Depression can present on it's own, or be part of another mental health or medical health issue. It can occur in episodes, or be "chronic" (lasting more than 6 months consecutively). These symptoms are a noticeable change from before, and effect functioning.

What are some of the common symptoms of Depression?

*Feeling sad, empty, and/or hopeless

*Loss of interest or pleasure in things that used to bring joy

*Significant shift in appetite

*Sleeping too much or too little

*Fatigue/Loss of energy nearly daily

*Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

*Recurring thoughts of death

*Feelings of worthlessness or excessive/inappropriate guilt

*Excessive irritability (especially in children)

What if I'm worried I might hurt myself?

If you're having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please reach out for support. For immediate help you can dial 988 to speak live with someone nationwide. You can also go to your nearest emergency room. There are mental health providers there who can give you immediate care. 

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