Depression
Affecting over 10 percent of the population and people of all ages, depression usually includes prolonged feelings of sadness and despair that could lead to hopelessness and possibly suicide.
If untreated, depression can impair social, career, relationship, family and personal well-being. While best assessed by a professional, some of the most common indicators include:
- Sleep disturbances
- Chronic fatigue
- Change in appetite
- Unexplained aches and pains
- Indigestion
- Irritability
- Low self-esteem
- Poor concentration
- Guilt
- Inability to experience pleasure