Major Depressive Disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition in which a person feels sad for most of the day, nearly every day, for a minimum of two weeks. A person with major depressive disorder may feel worthless, hopeless, and have difficulty functioning in their day to day lives. Major depressive disorder can affect many areas of our lives including work and social relationships and impact our mood, behaviour, appetite, and sleep. Occasionally, individuals with MDD may feel that life is not worth living. 

Some of the symptoms of MDD include: 

• Feeling sad or irritable most of the day, nearly every day
• Being less interested in activities you once enjoyed
• Suddenly losing or gaining weight or having a change in appetite
• Trouble falling asleep or wanting to sleep more than usual
• Experiencing feelings of restlessness
• Feeling unusually tired and having a lack of energy
• Feeling worthless or guilty
• Having difficulty concentrating, thinking, or making decisions
• Thinking about harming yourself or suicide