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Symptoms Of Depression
There are many symptoms that can be
identified as associated with
depression. When reading the
following list, please take into
account that just because a person
is or has experienced some of these
symptoms does not mean that they are
suffering from depression.
A diagnosis of depression is made by
a doctor or a licensed mental health
practitioner following diagnostic
criteria set forth by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (DSM5).
Depression is not the same as an occasional low mood, sadness or
lack of pleasure in once enjoyed activities, but instead the
symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in work, social,
and other areas of life.
• Not everyone will experience all the symptoms
• The symptoms can be severe or mild
• The symptoms can vary based on the stage of depression
• The symptoms are not stemming from substance abuse or some
other medical condition
A diagnosis of depression is made by a doctor or a licensed mental
health practitioner following diagnostic criteria set forth by the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM5).
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