The grieving process is natural and unique to each individual and shares some of the same features of depression. Those experiencing loss often might describe themselves as being “depressed.”īut being sad is not the same as having depression. It is normal for feelings of sadness or grief to develop in response to such situations. The death of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. There is a high degree of heritability (approximately 40%) when first-degree relatives (parents/children/siblings) have depression.ĭepression Is Different From Sadness or Grief/Bereavement Some studies show that one-third of women will experience a major depressive episode in their lifetime. Women are more likely than men to experience depression. Depression can occur at any time, but on average, first appears during the late teens to mid-20s. And one in six people (16.6%) will experience depression at some time in their life. Symptoms must last at least two weeks and must represent a change in your previous level of functioning for a diagnosis of depression.Īlso, medical conditions (e.g., thyroid problems, a brain tumor or vitamin deficiency) can mimic symptoms of depression so it is important to rule out general medical causes.ĭepression affects an estimated one in 15 adults (6.7%) in any given year.
It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
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