As defined by APA, Depression can be defined as a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.
Some major categories of depression can be Postpartum Depression, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Psychotic Depression, Seasonal Affective Depression.
Take this assessment to check whether you incline towards meeting the criteria of depression.