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What is depression?;Depression: Everyone feels sad or low sometimes, but these feelings usually pass with a little time. Depression—also called “clinical depression” or a “depressive disorder”—is a mood disorder that causes distressing symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, symptoms must be present most of the day, nearly every day for at least 2 weeks. ;1.What are the different types of depression? ; Some forms of depression are slightly different, or they may develop under unique circumstances, such as: Perinatal Depression: Women with perinatal depression experience full-blown major depression during pregnancy or after delivery (postpartum depression). Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):?SAD is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, typically starting in the late fall and early winter and going away during the spring and summer. Psychotic Depression:?This type of depression occurs when a person has severe depression plus some form of psychosis, such as having disturbing false fixed beliefs (delusions) or hearing or seeing upsetting things that others cannot hear or see (hallucinations). ;2.What causes depression? ;3.What are the signs and symptoms of depression? ;4.Does depression look the same in everyone? ; Older adults?with depression may have less obvious symptoms, or they may be less likely to admit to feelings of sadness or grief. They are also more likely to have medical conditions, such as heart disease, which may cause or contribute to depression.;5.How is depression treated?;Medications;Zoloft;Psychotherapy;Brain Stimulation Therapies;6.How can I help myself if I am depressed? As you continue treatment, gradually you will start to feel better. Remember that if you are taking an antidepressant, it may take several weeks for it to start working. Try to do things that you used to enjoy before you had depression. Go easy on yourself. O