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- Depression affects mood, pleasure, energy, sleep, appetite, thinking and daily functioning.
- Symptoms are usually present almost every day, last at least two weeks and are not simply 'making a fuss'.
- Physical illnesses, medicines, substance use, grief and bipolar disorder can contribute to or resemble depression.
- Psychological treatment and structured help to become more active often help; medicines may be discussed for moderate or severe depression.
- Thoughts of suicide require help the same day; immediate danger means calling Ambulance 912.
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