User:Anthonyhcole/Depression (psychology)

Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity. A depressed person will experience or display some of the following:
 * Persistent sadness, anxiety or feelings of emptiness
 * Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and/or pessimism.
 * Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
 * Contemplating suicide or suicide attempt
 * Problems concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
 * Fatigue and loss of energy
 * Persistent aches, pains or digestive problems that are resistant to treatment
 * Irritability or restlessness
 * Insomnia, waking early, or excessive sleeping
 * Overeating, or appetite loss
 * Loss of interest in activities that once were pleasurable (e.g., hobbies, sex, social activities, etc.)

For a discussion of mental illnesses featuring depression, with links to articles on each type of depression, see Mood disorders.