Depression (mood)

Depression is a state of bad mood and not wanting to do anything.

Overview

Depression can change what a person thinks, does, feels, and sense of well-being. It may lead to being sad, make it harder to think and a large change in appetite and time spent sleeping. People who have depression may feel no hope and, sometimes, thoughts of suicide. It can either be short term or long term.^[1]

Symptoms

The main symptom of depression is said to be anhedonia, which means losing of interest in things that usually make people happy.^[2] Depressed mood is a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia;^[3] it is a normal reaction to life events, such as losing a loved one; and it is also caused by some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments.