Understanding depression (Updated [ed.])

We all have low moods from time to time. Usually the mood passes and we get back to our normal way of living.

Low moods like these are not what doctors call depression.

Instead they use the term to describe a more severe illness.

No one symptom indicates whether you have just a low mood or what can be termed 'clinical depression'.

Many of the symptoms are similar; however, when you are depressed they are usually more intense and go on for longer.

Depression is an illness that can be treated and you will feel better in time.