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# Depression
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a persistently low mood, decreased energy, and a loss of interest in everyday activities. As one of the most common mental health conditions, depression can cause you to feel sad, empty, and hopeless. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for depression.
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## Depression Basics
[![Health-depressive-disorder-overview]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-depressive-disorder-overview-7100645-Final-92a27bfddd82453fb9e069a5ba943568.png) What Is Depression And How Can You Manage It?](https://www.health.com/depressive-disorder-overview-7100645)
[![older man sitting on the floor looking sad while staring out the window ]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/depressionsymptoms-GettyImages-1171714091-29b71b8fc09041b5be23db8c0462f56f.jpg) What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Depression?](https://www.health.com/depressive-disorder-symptoms-7100144)
[![Health-depressive-disorder-overview]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-depressive-disorder-overview-7100645-Final-92a27bfddd82453fb9e069a5ba943568.png) What Is Depression And How Can You Manage It?](https://www.health.com/depressive-disorder-overview-7100645)
## Treatment Options
[![Mature woman take some pills at home]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1350655607-16dde36205cb424ea8dbc296d0b2a048.jpg) 7 Signs Your Antidepressant May Not Be Working](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/signs-you-should-stop-adjust-or-switch-antidepressants)
[![Female Doctor Talking to Patient]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-532726150-ede510be6a934cceb9672946a463eb68.jpg) The Risks and Benefits of Going Off Antidepressant Medications](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/the-risks-and-benefits-of-going-off-antidepressants)
[![Person sits down to eat eggs, avocado, toast, orange juice and tomatoes. ]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1480953386-27f549e4681b4f8eb319ada84bf5b98d.jpg) 14 Foods and Drinks That Reduce Anxiety Fast](https://www.health.com/food/stress-relieving-foods)
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## Explore Depression
[![Tired overheated young Asian woman sitting on floor in kitchen near electric fan, cooling down at home during extreme summer heat.]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1464720273-6c6ee21cad704062a74a5c509c7603c4.jpg) SSRIs and Heat: Why Doctors Are Urging People on Antidepressants to Keep Cool This Summer](https://www.health.com/ssris-heat-sensitivity-risk-8667203)
[![Health Overview Illustration -Tardive Dyskinesia]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-tardive-dyskinesia-overview-7370598-final-0a45172ca34640e5bd8eff7f67b75c6e.png) What Is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)?](https://www.health.com/tardive-dyskinesia-overview-7370598)
[![Person at computer, looking off in the distance, apathetic]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1084171600-536f6d61e98f4372a89081dd724dafd4.jpg) What Is Apathy and How Is It Different Than Depression?](https://www.health.com/apathy-7561575)
[![Senior Man Getting a Medical Examination]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1033392590-e10b1613d9ec4a8086b6ad13e69ed9aa.jpg) Are Weight Gain Medications Safe?](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/13-drugs-that-can-make-you-gain-weight)
[![Senior woman in pain talks with docotr ]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1072676072-6159ff44e7f543c2a4258af4cdfdac9a.jpg) What Are Brain Zaps—and How Can You Stop Them?](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/brain-zaps)
[![Friends talking]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/GettyImages-457207641_0_0-2000-180ddb8ff9e24d3696e763aa858b1a4b.jpg) 10 Things To Know From Those Who Have Attempted Suicide](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/suicide-attempt-survivors)
[![Friend supporting friend who seems depressed.]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1765296524-2175394b8a9040d5a76501a887f308b7.jpg) 9 Phrases To Say (and Not To Say) to Someone Who's Depressed](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/10-things-to-say-and-10-not-to-say-to-someone-with-depression)
[![Asian senior man has an insomnia or sleepless on bed at home due to stress, nervous and concern]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1285044939-0d355afef31640b29abed03f39aa907c.jpg) How Daylight Saving Time Affects Mental Health](https://www.health.com/mind-body/dst-mental-health)
[![Surgeon talking to a patient in a hospital bed post-surgery.]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1341483109-2c7a6c33af1c44348098f85c4ce8f346.jpg) Why You Might Experience Post-Surgery Depression](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/depression-after-surgery)
[![man sitting with friend and consoling him]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/friend-supporting-suicidal-friend-gettyimages-1326611891-2000-80a7ceed9f244b9c8652903e8d89548d.jpg) What Are the Causes of Suicide?](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/why-do-people-commit-suicide)
[![Couple looks at their phone and reads instructions to take their medicine.]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-2156374836-a5405b4717d741f28870a8f40042f292.jpg) 9 Medications That Can Cause Depression](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/medications-depression)
[![Woman consoles man who appears upset. ]() :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Health-GettyImages-1053239528-8d4f7677b6624abd82edc95d8d43b867.jpg) 4 Possible Reasons Why Mental Health Is Getting Worse](https://www.health.com/condition/depression/8-million-americans-psychological-distress)
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| Readable Markdown | Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a persistently low mood, decreased energy, and a loss of interest in everyday activities. As one of the most common mental health conditions, depression can cause you to feel sad, empty, and hopeless. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for depression.
- [ADHD](https://www.health.com/condition/adhd)
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- [Bipolar Disorder](https://www.health.com/condition/bipolar)
- [Borderline Personality Disorder](https://www.health.com/condition/borderline-personality-disorder)
- [Depression](https://www.health.com/condition/depression)
- [OCD](https://www.health.com/condition/ocd)
- [Postpartum Depression](https://www.health.com/condition/postpartum-depression)
- [PTSD](https://www.health.com/condition/ptsd)
- [Schizophrenia](https://www.health.com/condition/schizophrenia)
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