Identifying and Managing Depression
Overview
Depression is...
- A mood disorder that causes symptoms such as low energy, prolonged sadness or irritability, and lack of interest in daily activities.
- A psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms that are severe and last more than two weeks.
- A medical condition, just like diabetes or heart disease. It is not a character flaw or weakness.
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Other Resources
Visit the Depression section of the Resources page for additional information.
Contact the geriatric care specialist with your questions and comments regarding the Depression Module by emailing CAREgivinghelp@cje.net or by calling 773.381.6008.
It is important to remember the geriatric care specialist may not be able to respond immediately to your message. It may take two to three days before receiving a response.
Many questions submitted to the social worker via email or voicemail message will be posted and responded to through the CAREgivinghelp message board. If you do not want your question and its response posted on the message board, please make your wish clear in your email or voicemail message to the geriatric care specialist.