1. Depression

3. What is depression? Depression is more complex than feeling unhappy People who suffer from this tend to feel unhappy/sad over a long period It is not a weakness or something that will go away quickly With the right treatment and support most people can make a full recovery.

4. How to tell if you have depression There are a variety of symptoms that you can experience:  Feelings of sadness and hopelessness  Losing interest in things that you enjoyed  Anxiety  Tiredness/ sleeping badly  Loss of appetite or sex drive

5. When to see a doctor It is important to see a doctor if you think you are depressed Many people wait too long before looking for help, the sooner you see a doctor the sooner you can recover Sometimes there are triggers for depression:  Life-changing events  Bereavement  Unemployment  Loss of a family member

6. The length of time taken to seek help and recover according to gender

7. Side-effects of depression according to gender from a study of 50 participants GenderSleep Deprivation Weight Loss/Gain AnxietyFeeling Sad/Hopeless Male45%78%30%79% Female75%69%88%85%