The End of Depression

Depression is a common mental illness that affects a person's daily life. The condition can affect many different areas of life, including work, relationships and overall quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Depression can have many different symptoms, including low mood, loss of energy, loss of interest, sleep disturbances, loss of self-esteem, feelings of guilt and even thoughts of death or suicide. Symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, and they can also vary over time. Depression can come in different forms, including major depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or bipolar I disorder. Depression is a mental disorder characterized by deep sadness, loss of interest and pleasure in activities, sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, exhaustion and concentration problems. If these symptoms persist over a long period of time, this may indicate depression. A diagnosis of depression is usually made by a specialist psychiatrist or psychologist.