Section: Module 1: Lesson 2: Symptoms | Depression Counseling | NextGenU.org

  • Watch the video lecture in the activities section below to learn about the symptoms of depression

    There are three important features that you must keep in mind when noting down signs that a patient might have depression:

    • How many and which symptoms are present
    • When and how often they occur
    • Their effect on the patient’s functioning

    The number and length of the symptoms, and their effect on the patient’s functioning, show how depression is different from everyday sadness

    Physical Feeling Thoughts Actions
    Tiredness Sadness Hopelessness Withdrawal from social interaction
    Weakness Irritability Difficulty in making decisions Inability to work or perform other responsibilities
    Aches and pains Losing interest in things Thinking of oneself as worthless Withdrawal from enjoyable activities
    Disturbed sleep Guilt Thoughts about dying or killing oneself
    Poor appetite


    Click here for the brief module introduction

    • Watch the video lecture to learn about the symptoms of depression