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TEENAGE DEPRESSION
Depression is a very serious mental problem. The sad thing is, only about half of the people who show signs of depression, seek professional help. Depression has many symptoms, causes, and various treatments. ...
There are many symptoms to look for in a person who you think may have depression. ... Depression can develop at any age or stage in life. ...
There are three different types of depression, mild, moderate, and severe. ... To be diagnosed with moderate depression you must have more symptoms and a greater impatience in everyday life. ... In extreme cases of severe depression, the individual may be unable to work, feed themselves, clothe themselves, or maintain basic hygiene.
Within the three types there are three different forms of depression, melancholic, atypical, and severe. Melancholic depression can be diagnosed if the individual shows signs of feeling sad (more than usual), wake before dawn and cannot fall back asleep, feel agitated, slowed down, loss of appetite and weight, and excessive or unfounded guilt. ... People with atypical depression are capable of slight joy but does not last for very long. ... Severe depression is very uncommon. ...
Researchers have yet to find out what really causes depression.
Some researchers believe that depression is caused by the person’s biochemistry.
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