What is depression?

Some symptoms of depression:

• Feeling sad, irritable, empty
• Feelings of guilt, hopelessness,
  or worthlessness
• Thoughts of suicide
• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Loss of interest in usual activities

What can I do right now?

• Find a good therapist that you connect with.
• Get support from family and friends.
• Recognize how negative thinking is impacting you and work to change it.
• Get physical. Being active can be a factor in helping manage depression.
• Consider medication. This is not for everyone, but along with therapy, can be very effective for either long or short term use.