Symptoms of depression include:
- Depressed mood
- Loss of interest in activities the person previously enjoyed
- Relationships seem empty
- Poor or increased appetite
- Loss or gain of weight
- Poor or excessive sleep
- Tiredness and exhaustion
- Poor concentration
- Difficulty making decisions
- Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness
- Agitation or sluggishness
- Suicidal thoughts or wishing to die
- Unexplained physical symptoms such as aches and pains, headache and digestive symptoms..