If you have thoughts of suicide, a plan for suicide, or thoughts of harming yourself, call 911 right away. You can also call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. This is an emergency.
Depression can cause the following symptoms:
- Sad or depressed mood
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that a person used to enjoy
- Major changes in weight or appetite (eating too much or too little)
- Sleep problems (too little or too much sleep)
- Either restlessness and agitation, or slowing of movements
- Either less energy or more fatigue than usual
- Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or excessive guilt
- Decreased ability to think or concentrate
- Repeated thoughts of death or suicide
Last Reviewed and Updated: October 2026
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