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Depression is usually thought of as being a disorder or disturbance in mood. Everyone, at various times in life, feels sad or blue. Sadness or grief is a normal response to death, loss, separation or difficult life events. The difference between these "normal" feelings of sadness and the feelings caused by clinical depression is related to the intensity of the mood, its duration, and how significantly it interferes with your life. A state of depression also consists of several elements rather than just a single feature. A low mood and loss of interest occurs with other physical and mental indicators, such as disturbances in sleeping, appetite and concentration, and feelings of hopelessness.

There are biological, psychological, emotional and spiritual components to depression - in terms of both the possible precipitating factors, and the effects that it has on one's life. A diagnosis of depression can be given when a number of these elements are present at the same time, for at least two weeks, and are interfering with the person's daily functioning.

While it is normal for people to experience ups and downs during their lives, those who suffer from depression experience specific symptoms daily for two weeks or more, making it difficult to function at work, at school or in relationships.

Depression is a treatable illness marked by changes in mood, thought and behaviour. That's why it's called a mood disorder. Depression spans a spectrum. At one end, you can struggle on leading a more or less normal life, but feeling awful; and at the other end depression can be life-threatening, you may feel suicidal, and be unable to function.
Disturbances of mood are amongst the most prevalent psychiatric conditions. A recent large-scale survey across six European countries found that 17% of the population report some experience with depression in the past 6 months. The figures are higher when people are asked about their experiences with depression over longer time periods. At any one time, 10% of the US population have experienced clinical depression in the past year, and between 20 - 25% of women and 7 - 12% of men will suffer a clinical depression during their lifetime. So you are by no means alone !

All of the types of depression following are treatable illnesses. The sooner a person seeks help the sooner he or she can get relief, and possibly avoid further distress. The majority of people with mood disorders are able to find depression treatments that work. Life Works highly trained and skilled staff are able to provide treatment to help beat depression. Taking therapy, medication or a combination of both helps the person feel better and changes situations in their life that may be contributing to their illnesses. Nutrition and exercise also play a major role in beating depression.

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