5 Signs You're Clinically Depressed, not Sad

Has your mental health recently taken a toll? With the end of school and start of a summer break, it is very easy for us to feel increased pressure from our parents or people around us who tell us what we should do. If you feel that your signs of depression has been getting worse, it might no longer just be sadness, but a form of clinical depression. It is very important at this point that you recognize the signs of depression and really self care and get the proper help.

If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.

Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Canada: 1-866-531-2600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90
Beijing: 0800-810-1117
Hong Kong: +852 28 960 000
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074
Mexico: 9453777
Malaysia: 03-76272929
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: (495) 625 3101
India: 91-22-27546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14

This is only a short list of a few countries, but there is always somebody to reach out to.

DISCLAIMER: This video is not intended to diagnose or be a substitute for professional mental health guidance. Please reach out to a qualified mental health professional if you are struggling.

Writer: Paula C.
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
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References
Bruce, D. F. (n.d.). Signs of clinical depression: Symptoms to watch for. WebMD. Retrieved from www.webmd.com/depression/guide/detecting-depression.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013.​
Kanter, J. W., Busch, A. M., Weeks, C. E., & Landes, S. J. (2008). The nature of clinical depression: Symptoms, syndromes, and behavior analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 31(1), 1–21. doi.org/10.1007/bf03392158
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2018, February). Depression. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved from www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression.
What Is Depression? American Psychiatric Association. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression.

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