Symptoms of Depression

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• Feeling sad, empty or numb.

• Feeling hopeless, helpless, and or/ worthless.

• Loss of interest, motivation or pleasures.

• Irritability or crankiness; constantly critical or complaining.

• Changes in appetite; unusual weight gain or loss.

• Changes in sleep patterns (trouble falling asleep, sleeping all the time).

• Fatigue, loss of energy.

• Physical slowing of speech, movements or thinking.

• Low self esteem and self confidence.

• Poor concentration or indecisiveness.

• Thoughts of death or suicide.

• Increased behavioral problems (trouble at school, work, etc.)

• Thoughts of suicide, suicide plans, or attempts.

• Persistent physical problems (i.e.: neck/back pain, headaches, stomach aches, joint pain).

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If you or someone you know are concerned about any of these symptoms, help is available and is the key to suicide prevention.

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