Higher Risk

You may be at risk for major depression.

* If you have recurring thoughts of death or suicide, call your doctor or any qualified health care provider right away. If you need immediate assistance or think you may have a medical emergency, call 911. Here are additional crisis resources if you need them.

You replied that you are feeling five or more of the common symptoms of depression. Feeling five or more of these symptoms in the same two-week period indicates that you may be at risk for major depression. Talk with your doctor.

Depression shows up in many different ways. People often lose interest in favorite activities, have sleep problems, gain or lose weight, feel irritable or angry, or are in physical pain for unexplained reasons. Feeling guilty, anxious, or having difficulty concentrating are also common signs of depression. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression, and more than 80% of people treated for depression improve within a year.

For more information, see

Recognizing the Symptoms of Depression.