TIME OUT WITH SURPIN-APRIL EDITION- DEPRESSION- EARLY SIGNS ONE SHOULD NOT IGNORE- DR. ONI ADEDAPO

Guidelines
• Definition of depression
• Statistics on Depression
• Signs of Depressive episodes
• Steps to take when signs are noticed
• Questions/Contributions
Definition of Depression
Depression is an illness /disorder that involves the body, mood and thought that affect the way a person eats, sleep, feels about himself/herself and thinks about things. Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. The affected individual will function poo