How is depression diagnosed and what care professionals are involved Diagnosing depression Depression can be identified and effectively treated at all ages. A depression diagnosis is often extremely difficult to make as it can manifest in many different ways. A physical examination will be carried out by a healthcare professional (usually the doctor) which will reveal the individuals overall
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Signs, Symptoms and Characteristics of Depression Depression can occur suddenly due to physical illnesses, early childhood experiences, unemployment, bereavement, family issues and/or other life changing events. Chronic illnesses can be linked to depression such as heart disease, back pain and cancer. Pituitary damage, a condition which frequently follows head injuries, can also led to depression. In some cases, there
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Depression is a common mood disorder. It can be characterised in a wide range of ways including an individual having low moods. Depression is different from feeling down or sad. Unhappiness is something that every individual will experience at one time or another. However, if an individual is suffering from depression they will experience intense emotions of anxiety, hopelessness, negativity
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