Symptoms of Depression Recognizing depression is the first step to a diagnosis and treatment of depression. These common symptoms, if persistent, should indicate that a mental health professional is needed for an individual exhibiting these behaviors:
1. Depressed Mood, feeling sad or empty
2. Loss of pleasure in previously enjoyable activities
3. Irritability
4. Low self-esteem
5. Hopelessness about future
6. Trouble sleeping
7. Appetite changes
8. Weight loss or weight gain
9. Fatigue and Low Energy
10. Suicidal thoughts
11. Difficulty with concentrating, focusing
12. Memory problems
13. Physical pain