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Florida Depression Helpline
www.floridadepressionhelpline.com
To Talk To One Of Our Depression Treatment
Specialists Please Call Our 24/7 Helpline
(866) 267-5177
Live Chat Support
About Depression
Depression affects numerous people
throughout the USA, including Florida. It
can take over someone’s life but this
doesn’t have to be the case. With proper
treatment a person can learn how to deal
with depression and lead a happy, healthy
life again. The Florida Depression
Helpline provides information on
depression, treatment for depression and
how to get help. We seek to give those
struggling with depression access to the
help they need. To find out more about
depression and where to get help you can
contact the Florida Depression Helpline at
(866) 267-5177 to get started on a proper
recovery today.
Symptoms And Diagnosis
The diagnosis of depression is generally
made when five or more depression
symptoms which last over two weeks,
according to the 2013 Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
5th Edition (DSM-5) by the American
Psychiatric Association. The DSM-5
criterion consists of the symptoms and
symptom qualifiers, such as duration and
severity Signs and symptoms of
depression include:
• Loss of energy almost every day
• Loss of interest or pleasure in usually
enjoyable activities
• Change in appetite, weight loss or gain
for unknown reason
• Difficulty concentrating or
making decisions
• Irritability or anger outbursts
• Feeling worthless or guilty
• Depressed mood
• Trouble sleeping
• General, persistent thoughts about
death or suicide
Types Of Depression
As previously mentioned, depression can be
determined according to what symptoms a
person exhibits and their length and
severity. These factors will normally
indicate what types of depression a person is
dealing with. Some of the main types of
depression and their characteristics include
the following:
• Major depressive disorder:
characterized by feeling depressed most
of the time throughout most of the week
along with other depressive symptoms.
• Persistent depressive disorder: this is
a type of depression that lasts for more
than two years and is characterized by
the aforementioned depression
symptoms
• Bipolar disorder: Previously known as
“manic depression” bipolar disorder
includes mood swings between high
and low moods with low periods
exhibiting and depressive symptoms.
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD):
SAD is exhibited when an individual
suffers from major depression
symptoms that happen during the
winter months when they have less sun
exposure. Some individuals are also
affected by a form of SAD that occurs
in spring and summer when a person
encounters more sun and suffers from
major depressive symptoms
Depression Treatment In Florida
Often by the time that friends or family
members intervene to help a loved one
with depression, things have already
started to fall apart and others have been
negatively affected. Depression can be
life-threatening for a wide variety of
reasons and should not be ignored. People
experiencing depression symptoms may
not realize that something is wrong or that
help is readily available.
www.floridadepressionhelpline.com
Please Call Our 24/7 Helpline
(866) 267-5177
Find Treatment Center Today
Too many people struggle with finding the
right treatment for their depression either
because they don’t recognize when they are
struggling with a problem or because they
don’t know where to find help. The FLorida
Depression Helpline is here to nullify these
issues. We seek to educate you on
identifying depression so you know when to
get help and providing you with access to
some of the best rehab centers in your area.
If you or your loved one is struggling with
depression and would like to learn more
about finding treatment for depression you
can call the Florida Depression Helpline
at (866) 267-5177 to speak to a member of
our team.
Contact Us
www.floridadepressionhelpline.com
To Talk To One Of Our Depression
Treatment Specialists
Please Call Our 24/7 Helpline
(866) 267-5177
Live Chat Support
