Major Depression

• Major Depression has a lifetime risk of 5-12% for men and 10-25% for women.

• Only 25% of depressed patients seek treatment.

• About 15% of depressed patients commit suicide.

• The onset of depression is usually at 20 - 50 years of age ( mean age 40) but can also begin in childhood or old age.

• Most frequently depression is seen in separated, divorced, people without close relationships

	Answer the following questions:	Yes	No
1	Do you feel depressed or did you lose interest in thigs you used to enjoy?
2	Is you appetite poor or are you eating more than usual?
3	Do you have problems sleeping (insomnia or oversleeping)?
4	Is your memory worse than before?
5	Is your concentration poor ?
6	Is your energy level low ? Do you feel tired ?
7	Do you feel guilty or worthless ?
8	Do you feel hopeless or helpless ?
9	Did you lose your interest in sex ?
10	Do you have suicidal thoughts ?

  If you answered YES to most of the above questions you might have Depression and you could benefit from psychiatric treatment ( antidepressant medication, individual or group psychotherapy etc.)