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Calculated Shard: 110 (from laksa190)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa110.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.ummhealth.org/health-library/know-the-symptoms-of-depression\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ummhealth.org/health-library/know-the-symptoms-of-depression\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ummhealth.org\/health-library\/know-the-symptoms-of-depression","crawl_time":1776581284,"first_indexed_time":1754286004,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,ummhealth!www,\/health-library\/know-the-symptoms-of-depression s443","src_root_hash":"3203128818065089710","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Know the Symptoms of Depression | UMass Memorial Health","meta_descriptions":["Everyone feels down at times. It's a natural part of life. But an unhappy period that's intense or lasts for more than a few weeks is different. It can be a sign of depression."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Everyone feels down at times. The blues are a natural part of life. But an unhappy period that’s intense or lasts for more than a few weeks is different. It can be a sign of depression. Depression is a serious illness. It's not a sign of weakness. It's not a choice or a character flaw. And it's not something you can just snap out of. Most people with depression need treatment to get better. Depression can disrupt the lives of family and friends. If you know someone who may be depressed, find out what you can do to help.\nSymptoms of depression\nPeople who are depressed may:\nFeel unhappy, sad, blue, down, or miserable almost all day, almost every day\nFeel helpless, hopeless, or worthless\nLose interest in hobbies, friends, and activities that used to give pleasure\nNot sleep well or sleep too much\nGain or lose weight\nFeel low on energy or always tired\nHave a hard time focusing or making decisions\nLose interest in sex\nHave physical symptoms. These include stomachaches, headaches, or backaches.\nKnow the serious signs\nNever ignore a person's comments about suicide. Or behaviors that can lead to self-harm. Warning signs for suicide include:\nThreats or talk of suicide. Talk of harming themselves or others.\nSaying things such as, “I won’t be a problem much longer” or “Nothing matters.”\nGiving away their things. Or making a will or funeral plans.\nBuying a gun or other weapon.\nStockpiling medicine\nSudden, unexplained cheerfulness or calm after a period of depression.\nIf you see any of these signs, get help right away. Call a doctor, mental health clinic, or suicide hotline. Ask what you should do. In an emergency, call or text\n988\n. You will be connected to trained crisis counselors at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline is free and available 24\/7.\nIf you are concerned that your friend may be thinking about suicide, ask them. Asking about suicide does\nnot\nlead to suicide. If your friend talks about suicide, act right away! Suicidal thoughts or actions are not a harmless bid for attention. They are a sign of extreme stress and should not be ignored.\nIf the threat is immediate (your friend has a plan and the means to carry it out),\ncall or text 988\nDon’t leave your friend alone.\nRemove any means, such as guns, rope, or stockpiled pills.\nTo learn more\nCrisis Text Line, Text HELLO to 741741\nNational Institutes of Mental Health at www.nimh.nih.gov\nor 866-615-6464\nNational Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org \nor 800-950-6264\nMental Health America at www.mhanational.org\nor 800-969-6642\n988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org\n. 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Boilerpipe Text	Everyone feels down at times. The blues are a natural part of life. But an unhappy period that’s intense or lasts for more than a few weeks is different. It can be a sign of depression. Depression is a serious illness. It's not a sign of weakness. It's not a choice or a character flaw. And it's not something you can just snap out of. Most people with depression need treatment to get better. Depression can disrupt the lives of family and friends. If you know someone who may be depressed, find out what you can do to help. Symptoms of depression People who are depressed may: Feel unhappy, sad, blue, down, or miserable almost all day, almost every day Feel helpless, hopeless, or worthless Lose interest in hobbies, friends, and activities that used to give pleasure Not sleep well or sleep too much Gain or lose weight Feel low on energy or always tired Have a hard time focusing or making decisions Lose interest in sex Have physical symptoms. These include stomachaches, headaches, or backaches. Know the serious signs Never ignore a person's comments about suicide. Or behaviors that can lead to self-harm. Warning signs for suicide include: Threats or talk of suicide. Talk of harming themselves or others. Saying things such as, “I won’t be a problem much longer” or “Nothing matters.” Giving away their things. Or making a will or funeral plans. Buying a gun or other weapon. Stockpiling medicine Sudden, unexplained cheerfulness or calm after a period of depression. If you see any of these signs, get help right away. Call a doctor, mental health clinic, or suicide hotline. Ask what you should do. In an emergency, call or text 988 . You will be connected to trained crisis counselors at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline is free and available 24/7. If you are concerned that your friend may be thinking about suicide, ask them. Asking about suicide does not lead to suicide. If your friend talks about suicide, act right away! Suicidal thoughts or actions are not a harmless bid for attention. They are a sign of extreme stress and should not be ignored. If the threat is immediate (your friend has a plan and the means to carry it out), call or text 988 Don’t leave your friend alone. Remove any means, such as guns, rope, or stockpiled pills. To learn more Crisis Text Line, Text HELLO to 741741 National Institutes of Mental Health at www.nimh.nih.gov or 866-615-6464 National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org or 800-950-6264 Mental Health America at www.mhanational.org or 800-969-6642 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org . Or call or text 988
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Readable Markdown	Everyone feels down at times. The blues are a natural part of life. But an unhappy period that’s intense or lasts for more than a few weeks is different. It can be a sign of depression. Depression is a serious illness. It's not a sign of weakness. It's not a choice or a character flaw. And it's not something you can just snap out of. Most people with depression need treatment to get better. Depression can disrupt the lives of family and friends. If you know someone who may be depressed, find out what you can do to help. ![Two women talking outdoors.](https://umassmemorial.staywellhealthlibrary.com/Search/534949.img) ## Symptoms of depression People who are depressed may: - Feel unhappy, sad, blue, down, or miserable almost all day, almost every day - Feel helpless, hopeless, or worthless - Lose interest in hobbies, friends, and activities that used to give pleasure - Not sleep well or sleep too much - Gain or lose weight - Feel low on energy or always tired - Have a hard time focusing or making decisions - Lose interest in sex - Have physical symptoms. These include stomachaches, headaches, or backaches. ## Know the serious signs Never ignore a person's comments about suicide. Or behaviors that can lead to self-harm. Warning signs for suicide include: - Threats or talk of suicide. Talk of harming themselves or others. - Saying things such as, “I won’t be a problem much longer” or “Nothing matters.” - Giving away their things. Or making a will or funeral plans. - Buying a gun or other weapon. - Stockpiling medicine - Sudden, unexplained cheerfulness or calm after a period of depression. If you see any of these signs, get help right away. Call a doctor, mental health clinic, or suicide hotline. Ask what you should do. In an emergency, call or text 988. You will be connected to trained crisis counselors at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline is free and available 24/7. If you are concerned that your friend may be thinking about suicide, ask them. Asking about suicide does not lead to suicide. If your friend talks about suicide, act right away! Suicidal thoughts or actions are not a harmless bid for attention. They are a sign of extreme stress and should not be ignored. If the threat is immediate (your friend has a plan and the means to carry it out), call or text 988 Don’t leave your friend alone. Remove any means, such as guns, rope, or stockpiled pills. ## To learn more - Crisis Text Line, Text HELLO to 741741 - [National Institutes of Mental Health at www.nimh.nih.gov](http://www.nimh.nih.gov/) or 866-615-6464 - [National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org](http://www.nami.org/) or 800-950-6264 - [Mental Health America at www.mhanational.org](https://mhanational.org/) or 800-969-6642 - [988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) . Or call or text 988
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