Symptoms of Depression

Symptoms of Depression Recognizing depression is the first step to a diagnosis and treatment of depression. These common symptoms, if persistent, should indicate that a mental health professional is needed for an individual exhibiting these behaviors:

1. Depressed Mood, feeling sad or empty

2. Loss of pleasure in previously enjoyable activities

3. Irritability

4. Low self-esteem

5. Hopelessness about future

6. Trouble sleeping

7. Appetite changes

8. Weight loss or weight gain

9. Fatigue and Low Energy

10. Suicidal thoughts

11. Difficulty with concentrating, focusing

12. Memory problems

13. Physical pain