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Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Depression cannot be identified physiologically because there is no blood test or brain scan to diagnose.  It can only recognize depression by its symptoms, the course of the illness and family history.   The causes of mood disorder is still unknown, several factors have been associated such as a genetic predisposition, brain neurotransmitter dysregulation, childhood trauma, [...]

What is depression?

Here are some definitions according to the US National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Depression Disorder
Depression Disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts.  It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one thinks about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.  Being a mood disorder, it is [...]