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Symptoms

A person may be depressed if, over a certain length of time, they have experienced either (or both) of the following:

  • a sense of sadness, emptiness, or low mood for most of the day, nearly every day
  • a loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities, even ones usually enjoyed

These symptoms may include changes to their appetite and sleep, lethargy, worry and negativing thinking patterns. For a diagnosis of depression, a psychologist will look for a range of symptoms that may impact on a person’s daily life.

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