Sad , feeling down , having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities - these are symptoms familiar to all of us But , if they persist and affect our life substantially , it may be depression
FACT
Depression seems to be more common among women than men
Symptoms include lack of joy and reduced interest in things that used to bring a person happiness.
Life events , such as bereavement,produce mood changes that can usually be distinguished from the features of depression
The causes of depression are not fully understood but are likely to be a complex combination of genetic,biological,environmental,and psychosocial factors
