It’s the holiday season, but Ri isn’t in the spirit. CT attempts to determine if she is depressed.
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FACT: Clinical depression affects approximately 19 millions Americans each year and affects all races, incomes and religious backgrounds
If you’re:
, it could be that you are suffering from clinical depression.Feeling blue or sad ,
Crying spellsLoss of interest in pleasure-seeking or other activities
Have a significant increase in or decrease in appetite–Have significant weight loss ,
Inability to sleep, excessive sleeping,
Are you irritable or agitated?
Feeling tired or drained?Feelings of worthlessness and excessive guilt, and
–Thoughts about suicide or death.
To check for symptoms
, you can use the Mental Health Screener.
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