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Depressive Symptoms

Depressive symptoms are a range of physical, psychological, and behavioral changes that can indicate a clinical depression. Common symptoms include persistent feelings of sadness, lack of interest in activities that were previously enjoyed, difficulty sleeping, and changes in weight or appetite. Depression can have …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 26× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Depressive symptoms are a range of physical, psychological, and behavioral changes that can indicate a clinical depression. Common symptoms include persistent feelings of sadness, lack of interest in activities that were previously enjoyed, difficulty sleeping, and changes in weight or appetite. Depression can have a significant negative effect on a person’s quality of life and affects an estimated 10-15% of people worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment of depressive symptoms is essential to manage the condition. Treatment may consist of psychotherapy, antidepressants, lifestyle changes, and self-care strategies.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2016

Depression and Dementia

Exact topic Depression And Therapy Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2476-1710.jdt-16-1260

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 26 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Depressive Symptoms, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Schizophrenia Disorders And Therapy.

Journal editorial board
Olaoluwa Okusaga · United States Andrea de Bartolomeis · Italy Krzysztof Krysta · Poland

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