1. Major Depression By Jeremy Schick p-2

2. Definition
mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

3. Symptoms Having feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
Lack of concentration
Fatique or loss of energy
Significant Weight loss or gain
Feeling slowed down
Lack of interest or pleasure in almost all activites

4. Causes Affects over 6.7% of US population over the age of 18
May be caused by:
Social isolation or feelings of being derived
Major life changes such as Moving, job change, Retirement
Relationship conflicts
Physical, sexual or emotional abuse
Women are biologically more at risk than men to suffer form major depression.

5. Treatment
Treated with antidepressants depending on severity of depression.
Talk therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy

6. Media

7. Bibliography