Depression

Definition:

• Depression is not the same as having a bad day. 

• Clinical depression is a complex mood disorder caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, personality, stress and brain chemistry. The main symptom of depression is a sad, despairing mood that:

  • is present most days and lasts most of the day

  • lasts for more than two weeks

  • impairs the person’s performance at work, at school or in social relationships.

Learn more about this condition at:

https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/conditions-and-disorders/depression 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression 

https://wrha.mb.ca/psychology/services/depression/ 

Get help at:

https://oakvillewellnesscenter.com/major-depression/\

https://mywinnipegtherapist.com/depression/ 

https://www.theravive.com/cities/mb/depression-winnipeg.aspx 

https://peerconnectionsmb.ca/