Depression is a subtle yet prevalent disease that affects people’s ability to work effectively and have unhealthy relationships—to be an active part of society.
In 2020, nearly 1 in 10 Americans suffered from depression, with 1 in 5 cases among adolescents. According to the World Health Organization, in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic alone, there was a 25 percent increase in depression worldwide.
We may be depressed at times and, even unknowingly, be among many people suffering from the disorder daily.
Both our state of mind and physical health can be affected by depression—what are the symptoms?
6 Symptoms of Depression
Feeling down or in a low mood is the primary manifestation of people with depression. For example, many are not interested in things that they found interesting in the past. Some may say, “I can’t cheer up or have feelings of joy anymore.”…