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Depression: What you should know

Depression is an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks
People with depression normally have several of the following: loss of energy, change in appetite, sleeping more or less, anxiety, reduced concentration, indecisiveness, restlessness, feelings of worthlessness, guilt or hopelessness and thoughts of self-harm or suicide
It can happen to anybody
Not a sign of weakness
It is treatable, with talking therapies or antidepressant medication or a combination of these

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