Symptoms of depression:

• Loss of pleasure or interest
• Change in eating or sleeping habits
• Difficulty in concentrating
• Persistent sadness or depressed mood
• Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Slowed movements or restlessness
  
• Fatigue or decreased energy
• Thoughts of death or suicide
  
• Anxiety or irritability
  
• Mood swings
  

Ways depression manifests itself in the workplace:

• Decreased productivity
  
• Morale problems
  
• Lack of cooperation
  
• Excessive fatigue
  
• Unexplained aches/pains
  
• Safety problems and accidents
  
• Excessive absenteeism
  
• Abuse of alcohol and/or other drugs

Facts about depression:

• 10 to 25 percent of people experience depression.
  
• 70 to 90 percent who experience an episode of severe depression will experience it again.
  
• Depression can be a fatal illness.
  
• Treatment of depression usually involves some form of psychotherapy and medication.
  
• 90 percent of those treated for depression are successful.
  
• Medications generally take two to three weeks to begin working.