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Depression Checklist
If you suffer from
five or more of the following symptoms of depression and these
symptoms are present for two weeks or longer without physical cause,
you should contact Fairmount Behavioral Health System
1-800-235-0200. Fairmount provides free assessments 24
hours a day, seven days a week. A psychiatrist is on site at all
times.
Check symptoms of depression that apply to you:
__ Persistent sad or "empty" mood
__ Loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, including
sex
__ Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
__ Sleep disturbances (insomnia, early-morning waking, or
oversleeping)
__ Eating disturbances (loss of appetite and weight, or weight gain)
__ Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
__ Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
__ Thoughts of death or suicide, suicide attempts
__ Irritability
__ Excessive crying
__ Chronic aches and pains that don't respond to treatment
In the workplace, depression may be recognized by:
__ Decreased productivity
__ Morale problems
__ Lack of cooperation
__ Safety problems, accidents
__ Absenteeism
__ Frequent complaints of being tired all the time
__ Complaints of unexplained aches and pains
__ Alcohol and drug abuse
Note: The
list above is provided by the National Institute of Mental Health's
Depression Awareness.
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