Topic > Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Many people think that depression simply means someone is sad, but that's not the case. There are many symptoms that depressed people can show such as hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness or pessimism. If someone is depressed they may also be restless and have difficulty concentrating. Other signs of depression include losing interest in activities they once found enjoyable or difficulty making decisions. They may also experience a lot of tiredness (NIH, n.d.). Remember, just because someone shows these signs or symptoms from time to time it means they are depressed. If someone is depressed they will show these symptoms for a while. One of the main indicators of depression is suicidal thoughts or attempts (helpguide,