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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What causes depression?
2. What are some of the warning signs of depression?
3. What types of treatment are available?
1. What causes depression?
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Having other biological relatives with depression
- Hormone imbalances
- Illness
- Alcohol, drug, nicotine abuse
- Loss of a loved one
- Financial problems
- Stress
2. What are some of the warning signs of depression?
- Persistent sadness
- Hopelessness
- Loss of interest in people or activities once enjoyed
- Sluggishness, fatigue, feeling "flat"
- Restlessness or irritability
- Feeling guilty, worthless
- Trouble concentrating or thinking clearly
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Lack of interest in appearance
- Aches and pains
- Thoughts of death or suicide
3. What types of treatment are available?
- Antidepressants
- Talk therapy
- Exercise
- Social activities
- Support group
- New pet
