To the layperson, the two may appear on the surface to be the same. However, to the trained clinician they are not. One may see sadness as a response to an adverse outcome, but clinical depression is much more. Signs of Depression include: sleep disturbances, guilt, loss of interest in all activities, poor appetite and even suicidal ideation. If you have been experiencing any of these symptoms >2 weeks, please reach out for help.

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