Major Depressive Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder - Symptoms

The key symptoms of depression are pervasive sadness and the inability to experience pleasure. This is often accompanied by feelings of guilt or worthlessness.

Other symptoms include:

Loss of interest or ability to enjoy things
Sleeping too much or too little
Changes in appetite
Having trouble concentrating, forgetting things
Feeling slowed down, lack of energy
Feelings of hopelessness
Thoughts of death or suicide

Major Depressive Disorder - Preparing for surgery

Major Depressive Disorder - Post-surgery care

Major Depressive Disorder - Other Information

Article contributed by Psychiatry, Singapore General Hospital

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