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    Depression Symptoms

    Recognizing the Signs & DSM-V Clinical Diagnostic Standards

    The symptoms of depression can vary from person to person. However, depression is generally observed as being a persistent state of sadness or a loss of the ability to experience pleasure. Those experiencing depression often lose interest in everyday activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

    DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria

    According to the standard diagnosis guide (DSM-V) published by the American Psychiatric Association, depression is diagnosed when an individual is experiencing either a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure plus four or more of the following symptoms during the same two-week period:

    Clinical Symptoms Checklist:

    Significant weight loss (when not dieting) or weight gain (a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month)
    Significant increase or decrease in appetite
    Excessive sleepiness (hypersomnia) or insomnia
    Agitation and restlessness (psychomotor agitation or retardation)
    Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
    Feelings of worthlessness or excessive and inappropriate guilt nearly every day
    Diminished ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions
    Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts

    If you feel you are experiencing any of these depression symptoms, contact our medical team to speak with a physician or practitioner about your depression treatment options.

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