Abstract of main article: A depressive episode may be diagnosed if 5 or more symptoms out of the list presented in the text below, last most of the day for a period of 2 weeks or longer.

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Sources list for:
"Depression Symptom - How to Recognize Depression"

  • DEPRESSION, FAMILY HEaLTH GUIDE, dr Stephen Mearson in association with the defeat depression campaign
  • "ABC of mental health", edited by Teifion Davis and T K J Craig
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