What are the sign of depression? When it is essential to consult a psychiatric? Is it really necessary to bring one attendant with the patient for consulting with a psychologist?

Question

Depression is differnt to normal feelings of sadness. So if there is a non reactive low mood (ie a mood which does not change or react to happy positive events), loss of interest and enjoyment in activities you love (alos known as anhedonia) and loss of energy then one may be suffering from depression and needs further in depth assessment. It is not necessary to bring an attendant with you and depends on whether you want to bring the attendant as a support for yourself.

Radhika R · Accepted Answer

Depression is differnt to normal feelings of sadness. So if there is a non reactive low mood (ie a mood which does not change or react to happy positive events), loss of interest and enjoyment in activities you love (alos known as anhedonia) and loss of energy then one may be suffering from depression and needs further in depth assessment. It is not necessary to bring an attendant with you and depends on whether you want to bring the attendant as a support for yourself.

Jyoti Kanda · Answer

Sign n symptoms of depression - Behaviour not going out anymore not getting things done at work/school withdrawing from close family and friends relying on alcohol and sedatives not doing usual enjoyable activities unable to concentrate Feelings overwhelmed guilty irritable frustrated when you have any of the symptom like this for more than 6 months or year then you cn consult a psychiatric and psycholgist too. And its always better to bring one attendent along with patient in order to get clear picture of the suffering.