Depression

What is depression?

Depression is when you feel very sad inside. Your mood is low and you lose interest in things that used to make you happy.

It’s normal to feel sad sometimes, but depression is different from the normal feelings of sadness. Depression is usually more serious and lasts a long time, and can affect anyone at any age.

What causes depression?

There is no one reason why someone gets depressed. Sometimes it’s a combination of recent and long term events. There are a few things making a person more likely to have depression, such as:

  • Family history
  • Poor physical health or serious medical illnesses
  • Sorry business or loss
  • Stress
  • Too much alcohol or drugs
  • Suddenly stopping medical treatments.
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