&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Depression can interfere with a person&#39;s day-to-day activities. Depression is a mood disorder described as sadness, loss, or anger.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Depression is a common mental health issue that will affect one in 16 people in Singapore at some point in their lives.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;People experience depression differently, interfering with their social life, daily work, and relationships with their loved ones.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the Symptoms of Depression?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Different people can experience the symptoms of depression differently.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;You may be suffering from depression if you experience five or more of these symptoms every day for two weeks or longer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The signs and symptoms of depression are:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Feeling sad or anxious&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Feeling angry and irritable&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Feeling guilty or worthlessness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Feeling tired or fatigued&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Losing interest in hobbies and things that you enjoyed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having difficulty in concentration&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Losing appetite or overeating&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having difficulty falling asleep or oversleeping&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having suicidal thoughts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please seek help immediately if you have any suicidal thoughts.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Suicide prevention helpline in Singapore (Samaritans of Singapore) 1800 221 4444&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the Causes of Depression?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The possible causes of depression can be due to:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having a family medical history of depression&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Stress&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Brain chemistry change&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Other medical conditions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Change in Hormone levels&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Substance abuse&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Trama&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Adversity in life&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the Different Types of Depression?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by having a constant feeling of hopelessness, sadness, and worthlessness that don&#39;t go away by itself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Post-natal Depression&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Both males and females could be affected by this depression triggered by the burdens of caring for their newborn.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;3. Bipolar Disorder&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) causes unusual shifts in mood, concentration, activity levels, and ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Persistent Depressive Disorder&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;This depression is a mild to moderate chronic depression. The most effective treatment combines medication, counselling, and a healthy lifestyle.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Situational Depression&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Situational depression or adjustment disorder is brought on by specific events or situations in a person&#39;s life.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the Treatments of Depression?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;At PULSE Clinic, we believe in a holistic approach to managing and treating depression. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Psychotherapy is conducted with trained counsellors to help you identify and learn to cope with your conditions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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