Symptom checker
Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.
Depression
There’s more to depression than ‘the blues’. If you’re sad for weeks, lack energy or no longer enjoy things you used to, you could be depressed.
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Depression in children
If your child has symptoms of depression, it's best to seek professional help. Find out more about depression and children.
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Types of depression
Depression (also known as major depression, or clinical depression) is a medical condition where people experience long and intense periods of low mood which affects their ability to function.
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Causes of depression
Depression (also known as major depression, or clinical depression) is a medical condition where people experience long and intense periods of low mood which affects their ability to function.
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Symptoms of depression
Depression (also known as major depression, or clinical depression) is a medical condition where people experience long and intense periods of low mood which affects their ability to function.
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Diagnosis of depression
Depression (also known as major depression, or clinical depression) is a medical condition where people experience long and intense periods of low mood which affects their ability to function.
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Living with depression
Research shows that talking can help people recover from depression and cope better with stress. Find out about how to manage depression.
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Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)
Melancholia is a type of depression, sometimes referred to as melancholic depression. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.
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All about depression
Depression is a common mental illness. Learn more about the different types, how to deal with depression and to care for someone suffering from the condition.
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Just diagnosed with depression
Depression is a real illness with real symptoms. Find out more about what to do next when you just diagnosed with depression.
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