Mt Sinai School of Medicine - Depression Medical Trials , Depression Clinical Trials, Clinical Research
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Everyone occasionally feels sad, but these feelings are usually brief and pass within a few days. When a person has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder as well as family and friends who care about him or her. Depression is a common but serious illness, and most that experience it need treatment to improve.
The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.
Symptoms may include:- Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
- Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
- Irritability, restlessness
- Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable
- Fatigue and decreased energy
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
- Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
- Overeating, or appetite loss
- Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
- Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatmeat
If you are currently suffering from depression, and not taking any medications to treat depression or any other medical illness, you may be eligible to participate in our current Research Studies.