Common symptoms associated with depression:

• Low mood

• Diminished interest or pleasure in activities

• Insomnia or hypersomnia

• Teary

• Fatigue, loss of energy nearly every day

• Diminished ability to concentrate

• Feelings of worthlessness

• Suicidal thoughts/plans

• Engaging in self-harm

Types of depression:

• Major Depressive Episode (two weeks or more of severe low mood)

• Dysthymia (two years of more of low mood)

• Bi-polar disorder (individuals experience periods of low mood and also extreme high moods)