Table 1.

Symptoms of depression.

Manual for the Diagnostic and Statistics of Mental Disorders [7]

Depressed humor: sadness, hopelessness, discouragement, “feeling low” Lack of interest or pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed Changes in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain Insomnia or hypersomnia Psychomotor changes marked by agitation or slowness Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings of guilt or personal devaluation, frequently regarding daily situations Reduced ability to concentrate, think, and make decisions Death thoughts: suicidal ideation