Table 1.
Symptoms of depression5
| Persistent sadness, anxious or empty moods | Restlessness, irritability |
| Loss of pleasure in usual activities | Sleep disturbances |
| Feelings of helplessness, worthlessness or guilt | Change in appetite or weight |
| Crying, hopelessness or persistent pessimism | Physical symptoms that defy diagnosis and do not respond to treatment (especially pain or gastrointestinal complaints) |
| Fatigue or decreased energy | Thoughts of suicide or death, or suicide attempts |
| Loss of concentration, memory or decision-making capability | Poor self-image or self-esteem |