what is depression?

Most of us feel sad, discouraged, or "down" once in a while, but for some people, this mood does not go away. When a person feels like this for a month or more, and it gets in the way of daily living, it could be depression.

If the answer is yes to questions in at least three of the following four categories, you may need to get help:

• 1. Behaviour
• 2. Thoughts
• 3. Feelings
• 4. Physical