Depression is a disorder that is characterized by more than just sadness, it can also manifest as loss of interest, weight gain/loss, loss of motivation, sleeping disturbances, lack of energy, feeling worthless/hopeless, irritability, and thoughts of death, suicide, or self-harm.

• Different types of depression include:  

   major depressive disorder, persistent             depressive disorder, bipolar disorder,      

   seasonal depression, postpartum,

   depression and psychotic depression.

• Depression in children and adolescents  

   can look like lower self-esteem, poor

   concentration, isolation, and frequent           issues at school like absences or low    

   grades.

• Fewer than 50% of people experiencing        depression receive treatment.

• Women are more affected by depression

   than men.

• 3.2% of children 3-17 have been    

  diagnosed with depression.