How to Spot Symptoms of Depression and the Importance of Early Intervention

Intro) Depression can bring various different types of effects: cancer, diabetes, increased suicide rate, and cardiovascular disease. In order to avoid depression, it is important for us individuals to gain the ability to self assess and prevent depression in the early stages of it. These are some symptoms and how important it is to intervene in depression in the early stages.

Symptoms of Depression

• Continuous sadness and mood swings

• Low self esteem

• Always anxious and worried

• twitches body continuously

• feeling helpless

• Difficulty in sleeping

• Thoughts of self harm and suicide

Importance of Early Intervention

• Can stop it before it gets more severe

• Less need for more severe medication and treatment

• Can focus more on things that need focus(school, work etc.)

• Learn positive coping skills 

Conclusion)

Depression will only have negative effects towards any individual’s life, and it is so important to detect the early signs of depression, and try to cure it as soon as possible. 

Citations)https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/symptoms/