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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 116 (from laksa059)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa116.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/major-depression\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/major-depression\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/major-depression","crawl_time":1776305447,"first_indexed_time":1554670958,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,hopkinsmedicine!www,\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/major-depression s443","src_root_hash":"4754538707639265316","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Major Depression | Johns Hopkins Medicine","meta_descriptions":["Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"What is depression?\nDepression is a serious mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts. It touches every part of your life. It’s important to know that depression is not a personal weakness or character flaw. Treatment is often needed.\nOnce you've had an episode of depression, you are at risk of having more throughout life. If you don’t get treatment, depression can happen more often and be more serious.\nWhat causes depression?\nResearchers are studying the causes of depression. Several factors seem to play a role. It may be caused by chemical changes in the brain. It also tends to run in families. Depression can be triggered by life events or certain illnesses. It can also develop without a clear trigger.\nWhat are the symptoms of depression?\nWhile each person may experience symptoms differently, these are the most common symptoms of depression:\nLasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood\nLoss of interest in almost all activities\nAppetite and weight changes\nChanges in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much\nSlowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability\nDecreased energy, feeling tired or \"slowed down\" almost every day\nOngoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt\nTrouble concentrating or making decisions\nRepeating thoughts of death or\nsuicide\n, wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( \nNote: \nThis needs emergency treatment.)\nIf you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, you may be diagnosed with depression. These symptoms would be a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you.\nThe symptoms of depression may look like other mental health conditions. Always see a healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\nHow is depression diagnosed?\nDepression can happen along with other medical conditions. These include heart disease or cancer, as well as other mental health conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to recovery.\nA diagnosis is made after a careful mental health exam and medical history. This is usually done by a mental health professional.\nHow is depression treated?\nTreatment for depression may include one or a combination of the following:\nMedicine.\n Antidepressants work by affecting the brain chemicals. Know that it takes 4 to 8 weeks for these medicines to have a full effect. Keep taking the medicine, even if it doesn’t seem to be working at first. Never stop taking your medicine or change your dose without first talking to your healthcare provider. Some people have to switch medicines or add medicines to get results. Work closely with your healthcare provider to find treatment that works for you.\nTherapy.\n This is most often cognitive behavioral or interpersonal therapy. It focuses on changing the distorted views you have of yourself and your situation. It also works to improve relationships and identify and manage stressors in your life.\nElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT).\n This treatment may be used to treat severe, life-threatening depression that has not responded to medicines. A mild electrical current is passed through the brain. This triggers a brief seizure. For unknown reasons, the seizures help restore the normal balance of chemicals in the brain and ease symptoms.\nWith treatment, you should start to feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer. Stay connected with your healthcare provider and let them know if you are not starting to feel better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years. Continued treatment may help to prevent depression from appearing again.\nDepression can make you feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It’s important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and don't reflect reality. Negative thinking fades as treatment starts to take effect. Meanwhile, consider the following:\nGet help. Being depressed is miserable and impacts all aspects of life, including your relationships and long-term health. If you think you may be depressed, see a healthcare provider as soon as possible.\nSet realistic goals in light of the depression and don’t take on too much.\nBreak large tasks into small ones. Set priorities, and do what you can as you can.\nTry to be with other people and confide in someone. It’s usually better than being alone and secretive.\nDo things that make you feel better. Going to a movie, gardening, or taking part in religious, social, or other activities may help. Doing something nice for someone else can also help you feel better.\nGet regular exercise. Studies show exercise can improve mood.\nExpect your mood to get better slowly, not right away. Feeling better takes time.\nEat healthy, well-balanced meals.\nStay away from alcohol and drugs. These can often make depression worse.\nIt's best to delay important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a big change—such as changing jobs or getting married or divorced—discuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation.\nRemember: People don’t \"snap out of\" a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by-day.\nTry to be patient and focus on the positives. This may help replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression. The negative thoughts will fade as your depression responds to treatment.\nLet your family and friends help you.\nWhen should I call my healthcare provider?\nIf you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, call your healthcare provider:\nLasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood\nLoss of interest in almost all activities\nAppetite and weight changes\nChanges in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much\nSlowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability\nDecreased energy, feeling tired or \"slowed down\" almost every day\nOngoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt\nTrouble concentrating or making decisions\nNot eating or overeating\nRepeating thoughts of death or suicide, wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( \nNote: \nThis needs emergency treatment, please see below.)\nKey points about depression\nDepression is a serious, treatable mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts.\nIt’s likely caused by several factors, such as the environment or a chemical imbalance in the brain. Some types of depression seem to run in families.\nDepression causes ongoing, extreme feelings of sadness, helplessness, hopeless, and irritability. These feelings are usually a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you, and they last for more than 2 weeks.\nDepression is most often treated with medicine or therapy, or a combination of both.\nSometimes people with severe depression have thoughts of harming themselves. Tell someone right away if you feel this way. Call or text 988 or go to an emergency room if you have a suicide plan and the means to carry it out.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Main Content](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/major-depression#skip)\n\n[![Johns Hopkins Medicine](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/hopkins-medicine-logo-white-header.svg?iar=0&hash=C6173D209DB591FDF4EFE00B18C2FFE4)](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n\nJohns Hopkins Medicine  Menu\n\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health)\n- [School of Medicine](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/som)\n- [Johns Hopkins Medicine Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/about)\n- [Patient Care](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care)\n- [Research](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/research)\n\n- [MyChart](https:\/\/mychart.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n- [Schedule an Appointment](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care\/johns-hopkins-medicine-request-appointment)\n- [Find a Doctor](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/profiles)\n- [Find a Clinical Trial](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/clinical-trials)\n- [Pay Your Bill](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care\/patients-visitors\/billing-insurance\/pay-bill)\n- [Employment](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/employment)\n\nClose\n\nSearch\n\nClose\n\n[MyChart Login MyChart](https:\/\/mychart.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/) [Health Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health) [Conditions and Diseases](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases)\n\n# Major Depression\n[Mental and Behavioral Health](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/mental-and-behavioral-health) [Mood Disorders](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/mood-disorders)\n\n## What is depression?\nDepression is a serious mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts. It touches every part of your life. It’s important to know that depression is not a personal weakness or character flaw. Treatment is often needed.\n\nOnce you've had an episode of depression, you are at risk of having more throughout life. If you don’t get treatment, depression can happen more often and be more serious.\n\n## What causes depression?\nResearchers are studying the causes of depression. Several factors seem to play a role. It may be caused by chemical changes in the brain. It also tends to run in families. Depression can be triggered by life events or certain illnesses. It can also develop without a clear trigger.\n\n## What are the symptoms of depression?\nWhile each person may experience symptoms differently, these are the most common symptoms of depression:\n\n- Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood\n- Loss of interest in almost all activities\n- Appetite and weight changes\n- Changes in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much\n- Slowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability\n- Decreased energy, feeling tired or \"slowed down\" almost every day\n- Ongoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt\n- Trouble concentrating or making decisions\n- Repeating thoughts of death or [suicide](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/depression-and-suicide), wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( **Note:** This needs emergency treatment.)\n\nIf you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, you may be diagnosed with depression. These symptoms would be a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you.\n\nThe symptoms of depression may look like other mental health conditions. Always see a healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\n\n## How is depression diagnosed?\nDepression can happen along with other medical conditions. These include heart disease or cancer, as well as other mental health conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to recovery.\n\nA diagnosis is made after a careful mental health exam and medical history. This is usually done by a mental health professional.\n\n## How is depression treated?\nTreatment for depression may include one or a combination of the following:\n\n- **Medicine.** Antidepressants work by affecting the brain chemicals. Know that it takes 4 to 8 weeks for these medicines to have a full effect. Keep taking the medicine, even if it doesn’t seem to be working at first. Never stop taking your medicine or change your dose without first talking to your healthcare provider. Some people have to switch medicines or add medicines to get results. Work closely with your healthcare provider to find treatment that works for you.\n- **Therapy.** This is most often cognitive behavioral or interpersonal therapy. It focuses on changing the distorted views you have of yourself and your situation. It also works to improve relationships and identify and manage stressors in your life.\n- **Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).** This treatment may be used to treat severe, life-threatening depression that has not responded to medicines. A mild electrical current is passed through the brain. This triggers a brief seizure. For unknown reasons, the seizures help restore the normal balance of chemicals in the brain and ease symptoms.\n\nWith treatment, you should start to feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer. Stay connected with your healthcare provider and let them know if you are not starting to feel better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years. Continued treatment may help to prevent depression from appearing again.\n\nDepression can make you feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It’s important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and don't reflect reality. Negative thinking fades as treatment starts to take effect. Meanwhile, consider the following:\n\n- Get help. Being depressed is miserable and impacts all aspects of life, including your relationships and long-term health. If you think you may be depressed, see a healthcare provider as soon as possible.\n- Set realistic goals in light of the depression and don’t take on too much.\n- Break large tasks into small ones. Set priorities, and do what you can as you can.\n- Try to be with other people and confide in someone. It’s usually better than being alone and secretive.\n- Do things that make you feel better. Going to a movie, gardening, or taking part in religious, social, or other activities may help. Doing something nice for someone else can also help you feel better.\n- Get regular exercise. Studies show exercise can improve mood.\n- Expect your mood to get better slowly, not right away. Feeling better takes time.\n- Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.\n- Stay away from alcohol and drugs. These can often make depression worse.\n- It's best to delay important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a big change—such as changing jobs or getting married or divorced—discuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation.\n- Remember: People don’t \"snap out of\" a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by-day.\n- Try to be patient and focus on the positives. This may help replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression. The negative thoughts will fade as your depression responds to treatment.\n- Let your family and friends help you.\n## When should I call my healthcare provider?\nIf you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, call your healthcare provider:\n\n- Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood\n- Loss of interest in almost all activities\n- Appetite and weight changes\n- Changes in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much\n- Slowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability\n- Decreased energy, feeling tired or \"slowed down\" almost every day\n- Ongoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt\n- Trouble concentrating or making decisions\n- Not eating or overeating\n- Repeating thoughts of death or suicide, wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( **Note:** This needs emergency treatment, please see below.)\n## Key points about depression\n- Depression is a serious, treatable mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts.\n- It’s likely caused by several factors, such as the environment or a chemical imbalance in the brain. Some types of depression seem to run in families.\n- Depression causes ongoing, extreme feelings of sadness, helplessness, hopeless, and irritability. These feelings are usually a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you, and they last for more than 2 weeks.\n- Depression is most often treated with medicine or therapy, or a combination of both.\n- Sometimes people with severe depression have thoughts of harming themselves. Tell someone right away if you feel this way. Call or text 988 or go to an emergency room if you have a suicide plan and the means to carry it out.\n\n## Depression: What You Need to Know as You Age\n![](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/shortcodes\/depression_square.jpg?h=300&iar=0&mh=300&mw=500&w=300&hash=4E89C065632F7BC87C120D98F7D41DB5)\n\nGet the help you or a loved one needs, and get the latest expert insights on coping and preventing this mood disorder.\n\n[Depression and Aging](https:\/\/hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/healthy_aging\/diseases_and_conditions\/depression-what-you-need-to-know-as-you-age)\n\n## Depression in Teens and Children\n![a teen looks out on the water](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/1_-conditions\/depression\/teen-looks-out-on-the-water-square.jpg?h=300&iar=0&mh=300&mw=500&w=300&hash=B38738ADAF3AD63112B4F01E9216C0D8)\n\nDepression can affect children and teens as well as adults. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"## What is depression?\nDepression is a serious mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts. It touches every part of your life. It’s important to know that depression is not a personal weakness or character flaw. Treatment is often needed.\n\nOnce you've had an episode of depression, you are at risk of having more throughout life. If you don’t get treatment, depression can happen more often and be more serious.\n\n## What causes depression?\nResearchers are studying the causes of depression. Several factors seem to play a role. It may be caused by chemical changes in the brain. It also tends to run in families. Depression can be triggered by life events or certain illnesses. It can also develop without a clear trigger.\n\n## What are the symptoms of depression?\nWhile each person may experience symptoms differently, these are the most common symptoms of depression:\n\n- Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood\n- Loss of interest in almost all activities\n- Appetite and weight changes\n- Changes in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much\n- Slowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability\n- Decreased energy, feeling tired or \"slowed down\" almost every day\n- Ongoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt\n- Trouble concentrating or making decisions\n- Repeating thoughts of death or [suicide](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/depression-and-suicide), wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( **Note:** This needs emergency treatment.)\n\nIf you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, you may be diagnosed with depression. These symptoms would be a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you.\n\nThe symptoms of depression may look like other mental health conditions. Always see a healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\n\n## How is depression diagnosed?\nDepression can happen along with other medical conditions. These include heart disease or cancer, as well as other mental health conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to recovery.\n\nA diagnosis is made after a careful mental health exam and medical history. This is usually done by a mental health professional.\n\n## How is depression treated?\nTreatment for depression may include one or a combination of the following:\n\n- **Medicine.** Antidepressants work by affecting the brain chemicals. Know that it takes 4 to 8 weeks for these medicines to have a full effect. Keep taking the medicine, even if it doesn’t seem to be working at first. Never stop taking your medicine or change your dose without first talking to your healthcare provider. Some people have to switch medicines or add medicines to get results. Work closely with your healthcare provider to find treatment that works for you.\n- **Therapy.** This is most often cognitive behavioral or interpersonal therapy. It focuses on changing the distorted views you have of yourself and your situation. It also works to improve relationships and identify and manage stressors in your life.\n- **Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).** This treatment may be used to treat severe, life-threatening depression that has not responded to medicines. A mild electrical current is passed through the brain. This triggers a brief seizure. For unknown reasons, the seizures help restore the normal balance of chemicals in the brain and ease symptoms.\n\nWith treatment, you should start to feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer. Stay connected with your healthcare provider and let them know if you are not starting to feel better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years. Continued treatment may help to prevent depression from appearing again.\n\nDepression can make you feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It’s important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and don't reflect reality. Negative thinking fades as treatment starts to take effect. Meanwhile, consider the following:\n\n- Get help. Being depressed is miserable and impacts all aspects of life, including your relationships and long-term health. If you think you may be depressed, see a healthcare provider as soon as possible.\n- Set realistic goals in light of the depression and don’t take on too much.\n- Break large tasks into small ones. Set priorities, and do what you can as you can.\n- Try to be with other people and confide in someone. It’s usually better than being alone and secretive.\n- Do things that make you feel better. 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Boilerpipe Text	What is depression? Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts. It touches every part of your life. It’s important to know that depression is not a personal weakness or character flaw. Treatment is often needed. Once you've had an episode of depression, you are at risk of having more throughout life. If you don’t get treatment, depression can happen more often and be more serious. What causes depression? Researchers are studying the causes of depression. Several factors seem to play a role. It may be caused by chemical changes in the brain. It also tends to run in families. Depression can be triggered by life events or certain illnesses. It can also develop without a clear trigger. What are the symptoms of depression? While each person may experience symptoms differently, these are the most common symptoms of depression: Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood Loss of interest in almost all activities Appetite and weight changes Changes in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much Slowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability Decreased energy, feeling tired or "slowed down" almost every day Ongoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt Trouble concentrating or making decisions Repeating thoughts of death or suicide , wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( Note: This needs emergency treatment.) If you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, you may be diagnosed with depression. These symptoms would be a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you. The symptoms of depression may look like other mental health conditions. Always see a healthcare provider for a diagnosis. How is depression diagnosed? Depression can happen along with other medical conditions. These include heart disease or cancer, as well as other mental health conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to recovery. A diagnosis is made after a careful mental health exam and medical history. This is usually done by a mental health professional. How is depression treated? Treatment for depression may include one or a combination of the following: Medicine. Antidepressants work by affecting the brain chemicals. Know that it takes 4 to 8 weeks for these medicines to have a full effect. Keep taking the medicine, even if it doesn’t seem to be working at first. Never stop taking your medicine or change your dose without first talking to your healthcare provider. Some people have to switch medicines or add medicines to get results. Work closely with your healthcare provider to find treatment that works for you. Therapy. This is most often cognitive behavioral or interpersonal therapy. It focuses on changing the distorted views you have of yourself and your situation. It also works to improve relationships and identify and manage stressors in your life. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This treatment may be used to treat severe, life-threatening depression that has not responded to medicines. A mild electrical current is passed through the brain. This triggers a brief seizure. For unknown reasons, the seizures help restore the normal balance of chemicals in the brain and ease symptoms. With treatment, you should start to feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer. Stay connected with your healthcare provider and let them know if you are not starting to feel better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years. Continued treatment may help to prevent depression from appearing again. Depression can make you feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It’s important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and don't reflect reality. Negative thinking fades as treatment starts to take effect. Meanwhile, consider the following: Get help. Being depressed is miserable and impacts all aspects of life, including your relationships and long-term health. If you think you may be depressed, see a healthcare provider as soon as possible. Set realistic goals in light of the depression and don’t take on too much. Break large tasks into small ones. Set priorities, and do what you can as you can. Try to be with other people and confide in someone. It’s usually better than being alone and secretive. Do things that make you feel better. Going to a movie, gardening, or taking part in religious, social, or other activities may help. Doing something nice for someone else can also help you feel better. Get regular exercise. Studies show exercise can improve mood. Expect your mood to get better slowly, not right away. Feeling better takes time. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Stay away from alcohol and drugs. These can often make depression worse. It's best to delay important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a big change—such as changing jobs or getting married or divorced—discuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation. Remember: People don’t "snap out of" a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by-day. Try to be patient and focus on the positives. This may help replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression. The negative thoughts will fade as your depression responds to treatment. Let your family and friends help you. When should I call my healthcare provider? If you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, call your healthcare provider: Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood Loss of interest in almost all activities Appetite and weight changes Changes in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much Slowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability Decreased energy, feeling tired or "slowed down" almost every day Ongoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt Trouble concentrating or making decisions Not eating or overeating Repeating thoughts of death or suicide, wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( Note: This needs emergency treatment, please see below.) Key points about depression Depression is a serious, treatable mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts. It’s likely caused by several factors, such as the environment or a chemical imbalance in the brain. Some types of depression seem to run in families. Depression causes ongoing, extreme feelings of sadness, helplessness, hopeless, and irritability. These feelings are usually a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you, and they last for more than 2 weeks. Depression is most often treated with medicine or therapy, or a combination of both. Sometimes people with severe depression have thoughts of harming themselves. Tell someone right away if you feel this way. Call or text 988 or go to an emergency room if you have a suicide plan and the means to carry it out.
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Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts. It touches every part of your life. It’s important to know that depression is not a personal weakness or character flaw. Treatment is often needed. Once you've had an episode of depression, you are at risk of having more throughout life. If you don’t get treatment, depression can happen more often and be more serious. ## What causes depression? Researchers are studying the causes of depression. Several factors seem to play a role. It may be caused by chemical changes in the brain. It also tends to run in families. Depression can be triggered by life events or certain illnesses. It can also develop without a clear trigger. ## What are the symptoms of depression? While each person may experience symptoms differently, these are the most common symptoms of depression: - Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood - Loss of interest in almost all activities - Appetite and weight changes - Changes in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much - Slowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability - Decreased energy, feeling tired or "slowed down" almost every day - Ongoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt - Trouble concentrating or making decisions - Repeating thoughts of death or [suicide](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/depression-and-suicide), wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( Note: This needs emergency treatment.) If you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, you may be diagnosed with depression. These symptoms would be a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you. The symptoms of depression may look like other mental health conditions. Always see a healthcare provider for a diagnosis. ## How is depression diagnosed? Depression can happen along with other medical conditions. These include heart disease or cancer, as well as other mental health conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to recovery. A diagnosis is made after a careful mental health exam and medical history. This is usually done by a mental health professional. ## How is depression treated? Treatment for depression may include one or a combination of the following: - Medicine. Antidepressants work by affecting the brain chemicals. Know that it takes 4 to 8 weeks for these medicines to have a full effect. Keep taking the medicine, even if it doesn’t seem to be working at first. Never stop taking your medicine or change your dose without first talking to your healthcare provider. Some people have to switch medicines or add medicines to get results. Work closely with your healthcare provider to find treatment that works for you. - Therapy. This is most often cognitive behavioral or interpersonal therapy. It focuses on changing the distorted views you have of yourself and your situation. It also works to improve relationships and identify and manage stressors in your life. - Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This treatment may be used to treat severe, life-threatening depression that has not responded to medicines. A mild electrical current is passed through the brain. This triggers a brief seizure. For unknown reasons, the seizures help restore the normal balance of chemicals in the brain and ease symptoms. With treatment, you should start to feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer. Stay connected with your healthcare provider and let them know if you are not starting to feel better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years. Continued treatment may help to prevent depression from appearing again. Depression can make you feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It’s important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and don't reflect reality. Negative thinking fades as treatment starts to take effect. Meanwhile, consider the following: - Get help. Being depressed is miserable and impacts all aspects of life, including your relationships and long-term health. If you think you may be depressed, see a healthcare provider as soon as possible. - Set realistic goals in light of the depression and don’t take on too much. - Break large tasks into small ones. Set priorities, and do what you can as you can. - Try to be with other people and confide in someone. It’s usually better than being alone and secretive. - Do things that make you feel better. Going to a movie, gardening, or taking part in religious, social, or other activities may help. Doing something nice for someone else can also help you feel better. - Get regular exercise. Studies show exercise can improve mood. - Expect your mood to get better slowly, not right away. Feeling better takes time. - Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. - Stay away from alcohol and drugs. These can often make depression worse. - It's best to delay important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a big change—such as changing jobs or getting married or divorced—discuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation. - Remember: People don’t "snap out of" a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by-day. - Try to be patient and focus on the positives. This may help replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression. The negative thoughts will fade as your depression responds to treatment. - Let your family and friends help you. ## When should I call my healthcare provider? 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Readable Markdown	## What is depression? Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts. It touches every part of your life. It’s important to know that depression is not a personal weakness or character flaw. Treatment is often needed. Once you've had an episode of depression, you are at risk of having more throughout life. If you don’t get treatment, depression can happen more often and be more serious. ## What causes depression? Researchers are studying the causes of depression. Several factors seem to play a role. It may be caused by chemical changes in the brain. It also tends to run in families. Depression can be triggered by life events or certain illnesses. It can also develop without a clear trigger. ## What are the symptoms of depression? While each person may experience symptoms differently, these are the most common symptoms of depression: - Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood - Loss of interest in almost all activities - Appetite and weight changes - Changes in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much - Slowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability - Decreased energy, feeling tired or "slowed down" almost every day - Ongoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt - Trouble concentrating or making decisions - Repeating thoughts of death or [suicide](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/depression-and-suicide), wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( Note: This needs emergency treatment.) If you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, you may be diagnosed with depression. These symptoms would be a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you. The symptoms of depression may look like other mental health conditions. Always see a healthcare provider for a diagnosis. ## How is depression diagnosed? Depression can happen along with other medical conditions. These include heart disease or cancer, as well as other mental health conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to recovery. A diagnosis is made after a careful mental health exam and medical history. This is usually done by a mental health professional. ## How is depression treated? Treatment for depression may include one or a combination of the following: - Medicine. Antidepressants work by affecting the brain chemicals. Know that it takes 4 to 8 weeks for these medicines to have a full effect. Keep taking the medicine, even if it doesn’t seem to be working at first. Never stop taking your medicine or change your dose without first talking to your healthcare provider. Some people have to switch medicines or add medicines to get results. Work closely with your healthcare provider to find treatment that works for you. - Therapy. This is most often cognitive behavioral or interpersonal therapy. It focuses on changing the distorted views you have of yourself and your situation. It also works to improve relationships and identify and manage stressors in your life. - Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This treatment may be used to treat severe, life-threatening depression that has not responded to medicines. A mild electrical current is passed through the brain. This triggers a brief seizure. For unknown reasons, the seizures help restore the normal balance of chemicals in the brain and ease symptoms. With treatment, you should start to feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer. Stay connected with your healthcare provider and let them know if you are not starting to feel better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years. Continued treatment may help to prevent depression from appearing again. Depression can make you feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It’s important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and don't reflect reality. Negative thinking fades as treatment starts to take effect. Meanwhile, consider the following: - Get help. Being depressed is miserable and impacts all aspects of life, including your relationships and long-term health. If you think you may be depressed, see a healthcare provider as soon as possible. - Set realistic goals in light of the depression and don’t take on too much. - Break large tasks into small ones. Set priorities, and do what you can as you can. - Try to be with other people and confide in someone. It’s usually better than being alone and secretive. - Do things that make you feel better. Going to a movie, gardening, or taking part in religious, social, or other activities may help. Doing something nice for someone else can also help you feel better. - Get regular exercise. Studies show exercise can improve mood. - Expect your mood to get better slowly, not right away. Feeling better takes time. - Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. - Stay away from alcohol and drugs. These can often make depression worse. - It's best to delay important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a big change—such as changing jobs or getting married or divorced—discuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation. - Remember: People don’t "snap out of" a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by-day. - Try to be patient and focus on the positives. This may help replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression. The negative thoughts will fade as your depression responds to treatment. - Let your family and friends help you. ## When should I call my healthcare provider? If you have 5 or more of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks, call your healthcare provider: - Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood - Loss of interest in almost all activities - Appetite and weight changes - Changes in sleep patterns, such as inability to sleep or sleeping too much - Slowing of physical activity, speech, and thinking OR agitation, increased restlessness, and irritability - Decreased energy, feeling tired or "slowed down" almost every day - Ongoing feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undue guilt - Trouble concentrating or making decisions - Not eating or overeating - Repeating thoughts of death or suicide, wishing to die, or attempting suicide ( Note: This needs emergency treatment, please see below.) ## Key points about depression - Depression is a serious, treatable mood disorder that affects your whole body, including your mood and thoughts. - It’s likely caused by several factors, such as the environment or a chemical imbalance in the brain. Some types of depression seem to run in families. - Depression causes ongoing, extreme feelings of sadness, helplessness, hopeless, and irritability. These feelings are usually a noticeable change from what’s “normal” for you, and they last for more than 2 weeks. - Depression is most often treated with medicine or therapy, or a combination of both. - Sometimes people with severe depression have thoughts of harming themselves. Tell someone right away if you feel this way. Call or text 988 or go to an emergency room if you have a suicide plan and the means to carry it out.
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