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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa103)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.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.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/overview\/","crawl_time":1776191868,"first_indexed_time":1689087776,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,nhs,www!\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/overview\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11359509702434384875","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Overview - Depression in adults - NHS","meta_descriptions":["Read about depression in adults, including how to tell if you're depressed, the treatments for different severities of depression, and how making lifestyle changes can help."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days.\nMost people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.\nSome people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can \"snap out of\" by \"pulling yourself together\".\nThe good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery.\nThese pages are about depression in adults. Read about\ndepression in children and young people\n.\nHow to tell if you have depression\nDepression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms.\nThey range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have\nsymptoms of anxiety\n.\nThere can be physical symptoms too, such as feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, having no appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains.\nThe \nsymptoms of depression\nrange from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel persistently low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal, that life is no longer worth living.\nMost people experience feelings of\nstress, anxiety or low mood\n during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression.\nWhen to see a doctor\nIt's important to seek help from a GP if you think you may be depressed.\nMany people wait a long time before seeking help for depression, but it's best not to delay. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery.\nWhat causes depression?\nSometimes there's a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or giving birth, can bring it on.\nPeople with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason.\nRead more about the causes of depression\nTreating depression\nTreatment for depression can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medicine. Your recommended treatment will be based on how severe your depression is.\nIf you have mild depression, your doctor may suggest waiting to see whether it improves on its own, while monitoring your progress. This is known as \"watchful waiting\". They may also suggest lifestyle measures such as \nexercise\nand guided self-help.\nTalking therapies, such as\ncognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)\n, may also be used for mild depression.\nFor moderate to severe depression, a combination of talking therapy and\nantidepressants\nis often recommended. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medicine.\nLiving with depression\nMany people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes, such as getting more\nexercise\n,\ncutting down on alcohol\n, \ngiving up smoking\n and\neating healthily\n.\nReading a self-help book or joining a support group are also worthwhile. They can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed. Sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation can also be very supportive.\nInformation:\nSocial care and support guide\nIf you:\nneed help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability\ncare for someone regularly because they're ill or disabled, or because of their age – including family members\nOur\nsocial care and support guide\nexplains your options and where you can get support.\nVideo: Clinical depression – Lawrence's story\nIn this video, Lawrence talks about his experience of clinical depression.\nMedia last reviewed: 1 June 2024\nMedia review due: 1 June 2027","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/overview\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n4. [Mental health conditions](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/)\n5. [Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/)\n\n[Back to Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/)\n\n# Overview - Depression in adults\n**Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days.**\n\nMost people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.\n\nSome people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can \"snap out of\" by \"pulling yourself together\".\n\nThe good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery.\n\nThese pages are about depression in adults. Read about [depression in children and young people](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/children-and-young-adults\/advice-for-parents\/children-depressed-signs\/).\n\n## How to tell if you have depression\nDepression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms.\n\nThey range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have [symptoms of anxiety](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/generalised-anxiety-disorder-gad\/).\n\nThere can be physical symptoms too, such as feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, having no appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains.\n\nThe [symptoms of depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/symptoms\/) range from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel persistently low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal, that life is no longer worth living.\n\nMost people experience feelings of [stress, anxiety or low mood](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/) during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression.\n\n## When to see a doctor\nIt's important to seek help from a GP if you think you may be depressed.\n\nMany people wait a long time before seeking help for depression, but it's best not to delay. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery.\n\n## What causes depression?\nSometimes there's a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or giving birth, can bring it on.\n\nPeople with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason.\n\n[Read more about the causes of depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/causes\/)\n\n## Treating depression\nTreatment for depression can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medicine. Your recommended treatment will be based on how severe your depression is.\n\nIf you have mild depression, your doctor may suggest waiting to see whether it improves on its own, while monitoring your progress. This is known as \"watchful waiting\". They may also suggest lifestyle measures such as [exercise](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/guides-tools-and-activities\/exercise-for-depression\/) and guided self-help.\n\nTalking therapies, such as [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/), may also be used for mild depression.\n\nFor moderate to severe depression, a combination of talking therapy and [antidepressants](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/antidepressants\/) is often recommended. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medicine.\n\n## Living with depression\nMany people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes, such as getting more [exercise](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/), [cutting down on alcohol](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/alcohol-advice\/tips-on-cutting-down-alcohol\/), [giving up smoking](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/quit-smoking\/) and [eating healthily](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/).\n\nReading a self-help book or joining a support group are also worthwhile. They can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed. Sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation can also be very supportive.\n\nInformation:\n\n### Social care and support guide\nIf you:\n\n- need help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability\n- care for someone regularly because they're ill or disabled, or because of their age – including family members\n\nOur [social care and support guide](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/) explains your options and where you can get support.\n\n## Video: Clinical depression – Lawrence's story\nIn this video, Lawrence talks about his experience of clinical depression.\n\nMedia last reviewed: 1 June 2024  \n Media review due: 1 June 2027\n\n## More in [Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/)\n- Overview - Depression in adults\n- [Symptoms - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/symptoms\/)\n- [Causes - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/causes\/)\n- [Diagnosis - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/diagnosis\/)\n- [Treatment - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/treatment\/)\n- [Living with - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/living-with\/)\n- [Support groups - Depression in adults](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/support-groups\/)\n\nPage last reviewed: 5 July 2023   \n Next review due: 5 July 2026\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"**Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days.**\n\nMost people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.\n\nSome people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can \"snap out of\" by \"pulling yourself together\".\n\nThe good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery.\n\nThese pages are about depression in adults. Read about [depression in children and young people](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/children-and-young-adults\/advice-for-parents\/children-depressed-signs\/).\n\n## How to tell if you have depression\nDepression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms.\n\nThey range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have [symptoms of anxiety](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/generalised-anxiety-disorder-gad\/).\n\nThere can be physical symptoms too, such as feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, having no appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains.\n\nThe [symptoms of depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/symptoms\/) range from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel persistently low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal, that life is no longer worth living.\n\nMost people experience feelings of [stress, anxiety or low mood](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/) during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression.\n\n## When to see a doctor\nIt's important to seek help from a GP if you think you may be depressed.\n\nMany people wait a long time before seeking help for depression, but it's best not to delay. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery.\n\n## What causes depression?\nSometimes there's a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or giving birth, can bring it on.\n\nPeople with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason.\n\n[Read more about the causes of depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/causes\/)\n\n## Treating depression\nTreatment for depression can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medicine. Your recommended treatment will be based on how severe your depression is.\n\nIf you have mild depression, your doctor may suggest waiting to see whether it improves on its own, while monitoring your progress. This is known as \"watchful waiting\". They may also suggest lifestyle measures such as [exercise](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/guides-tools-and-activities\/exercise-for-depression\/) and guided self-help.\n\nTalking therapies, such as [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/), may also be used for mild depression.\n\nFor moderate to severe depression, a combination of talking therapy and [antidepressants](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/antidepressants\/) is often recommended. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medicine.\n\n## Living with depression\nMany people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes, such as getting more [exercise](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/), [cutting down on alcohol](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/alcohol-advice\/tips-on-cutting-down-alcohol\/), [giving up smoking](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/quit-smoking\/) and [eating healthily](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/).\n\nReading a self-help book or joining a support group are also worthwhile. They can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed. Sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation can also be very supportive.\n\nInformation:\n\n### Social care and support guide\nIf you:\n\n- need help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability\n- care for someone regularly because they're ill or disabled, or because of their age – including family members\n\nOur [social care and support guide](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/) explains your options and where you can get support.\n\n## Video: Clinical depression – Lawrence's story\nIn this video, Lawrence talks about his experience of clinical depression.\n\nMedia last reviewed: 1 June 2024  \n Media review due: 1 June 2027","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can "snap out of" by "pulling yourself together". The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery. These pages are about depression in adults. Read about depression in children and young people . How to tell if you have depression Depression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms. They range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have symptoms of anxiety . There can be physical symptoms too, such as feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, having no appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains. The symptoms of depression range from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel persistently low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal, that life is no longer worth living. Most people experience feelings of stress, anxiety or low mood during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression. When to see a doctor It's important to seek help from a GP if you think you may be depressed. Many people wait a long time before seeking help for depression, but it's best not to delay. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery. What causes depression? Sometimes there's a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or giving birth, can bring it on. People with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason. Read more about the causes of depression Treating depression Treatment for depression can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medicine. Your recommended treatment will be based on how severe your depression is. If you have mild depression, your doctor may suggest waiting to see whether it improves on its own, while monitoring your progress. This is known as "watchful waiting". They may also suggest lifestyle measures such as exercise and guided self-help. Talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) , may also be used for mild depression. For moderate to severe depression, a combination of talking therapy and antidepressants is often recommended. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medicine. Living with depression Many people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise , cutting down on alcohol , giving up smoking and eating healthily . Reading a self-help book or joining a support group are also worthwhile. They can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed. Sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation can also be very supportive. Information: Social care and support guide If you: need help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability care for someone regularly because they're ill or disabled, or because of their age – including family members Our social care and support guide explains your options and where you can get support. Video: Clinical depression – Lawrence's story In this video, Lawrence talks about his experience of clinical depression. Media last reviewed: 1 June 2024 Media review due: 1 June 2027
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) 4. [Mental health conditions](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/) 5. [Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/) [Back to Depression in adults](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/) # Overview - Depression in adults Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can "snap out of" by "pulling yourself together". The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery. These pages are about depression in adults. Read about [depression in children and young people](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/children-depressed-signs/). ## How to tell if you have depression Depression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms. They range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have [symptoms of anxiety](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder-gad/). There can be physical symptoms too, such as feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, having no appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains. The [symptoms of depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/symptoms/) range from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel persistently low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal, that life is no longer worth living. Most people experience feelings of [stress, anxiety or low mood](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/) during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression. ## When to see a doctor It's important to seek help from a GP if you think you may be depressed. Many people wait a long time before seeking help for depression, but it's best not to delay. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery. ## What causes depression? Sometimes there's a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or giving birth, can bring it on. People with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason. [Read more about the causes of depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/causes/) ## Treating depression Treatment for depression can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medicine. Your recommended treatment will be based on how severe your depression is. If you have mild depression, your doctor may suggest waiting to see whether it improves on its own, while monitoring your progress. This is known as "watchful waiting". They may also suggest lifestyle measures such as [exercise](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/exercise-for-depression/) and guided self-help. Talking therapies, such as [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/), may also be used for mild depression. For moderate to severe depression, a combination of talking therapy and [antidepressants](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antidepressants/) is often recommended. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medicine. ## Living with depression Many people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes, such as getting more [exercise](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/), [cutting down on alcohol](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/tips-on-cutting-down-alcohol/), [giving up smoking](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/) and [eating healthily](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/). Reading a self-help book or joining a support group are also worthwhile. They can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed. Sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation can also be very supportive. Information: ### Social care and support guide If you: - need help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability - care for someone regularly because they're ill or disabled, or because of their age – including family members Our [social care and support guide](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) explains your options and where you can get support. ## Video: Clinical depression – Lawrence's story In this video, Lawrence talks about his experience of clinical depression. 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Readable Markdown	Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can "snap out of" by "pulling yourself together". The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery. These pages are about depression in adults. Read about [depression in children and young people](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/children-depressed-signs/). ## How to tell if you have depression Depression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms. They range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have [symptoms of anxiety](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder-gad/). There can be physical symptoms too, such as feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, having no appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains. The [symptoms of depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/symptoms/) range from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel persistently low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal, that life is no longer worth living. Most people experience feelings of [stress, anxiety or low mood](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/) during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression. ## When to see a doctor It's important to seek help from a GP if you think you may be depressed. Many people wait a long time before seeking help for depression, but it's best not to delay. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery. ## What causes depression? Sometimes there's a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or giving birth, can bring it on. People with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason. [Read more about the causes of depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/causes/) ## Treating depression Treatment for depression can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medicine. Your recommended treatment will be based on how severe your depression is. If you have mild depression, your doctor may suggest waiting to see whether it improves on its own, while monitoring your progress. This is known as "watchful waiting". They may also suggest lifestyle measures such as [exercise](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/exercise-for-depression/) and guided self-help. Talking therapies, such as [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/), may also be used for mild depression. For moderate to severe depression, a combination of talking therapy and [antidepressants](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antidepressants/) is often recommended. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medicine. ## Living with depression Many people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes, such as getting more [exercise](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/), [cutting down on alcohol](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/tips-on-cutting-down-alcohol/), [giving up smoking](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/) and [eating healthily](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/). Reading a self-help book or joining a support group are also worthwhile. They can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed. Sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation can also be very supportive. Information: ### Social care and support guide If you: - need help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability - care for someone regularly because they're ill or disabled, or because of their age – including family members Our [social care and support guide](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) explains your options and where you can get support. ## Video: Clinical depression – Lawrence's story In this video, Lawrence talks about his experience of clinical depression. Media last reviewed: 1 June 2024 Media review due: 1 June 2027
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