What is the difference between sadness and clinical depression?
Sadness is common; depression may involve persistent low mood or loss of interest with changes in sleep, energy, thinking, or functioning. A clinician assesses the context.
Depression and mood
Mind Grace provides information to help you decide what to ask about next. Diagnosis, suitability, treatment, and follow-up are discussed individually.
Low mood, loss of interest, sleep or appetite changes, hopelessness, and reduced functioning deserve careful assessment. A webpage cannot diagnose depression.
If there is immediate danger, call 112 or attend the nearest emergency department.
Sadness is common; depression may involve persistent low mood or loss of interest with changes in sleep, energy, thinking, or functioning. A clinician assesses the context.