Self-Management Resources

There are several ways to promote better mental health.

Learn how to help yourself and manage your depression.

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Symptoms

Psychological Symptoms

  • Feeling of hopelessness
  • Loss of meaning
  • Lack of interest
  • Loss of concentration and attention
  • Reduced self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Feeling guilty and worthless
  • Inability to react emotionally
  • A negative and pessimistic view of the future
  • Suicidal thoughts

Physical Symptoms

  • Weight loss and reduced appetite (sometimes the opposite)
  • Sleep disturbances, problems getting up in the morning
  • Pressure and tightness in throat, tightness in the chest
  • Severe sweating, heart palpitation
  • Chronic pain similar to rheumatic disease
  • Sexual disinterest
  • Difficulty initiating activity
  • Fast exhaustibility

Behavioural Symptoms

  • Withdrawal from social life
  • Being agitated
  • Changes in speech and body language
  • Lack of motivation, apathy
  • Self-harm behaviours

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