Blogs

Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Approaches Introduction:Depression is one of the most common mental health problems worldwide. The process is not limited to “sadness” only; It is a complex psychological condition that affects many areas of life with symptoms such as loss of motivation, low energy, sleep and appetite changes, social withdrawal and hopelessness. Genetic factors, biological processes, stressful life events, traumas and cognitive thought […]

Depresyon

Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Approaches

Introduction:
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems worldwide. The process is not limited to “sadness” only; It is a complex psychological condition that affects many areas of life with symptoms such as loss of motivation, low energy, sleep and appetite changes, social withdrawal and hopelessness. Genetic factors, biological processes, stressful life events, traumas and cognitive thought patterns may pave the way for the emergence of depression. In this article, we discuss how depression occurs, its symptoms, causes and modern treatment approaches. We also provide information about the importance of getting professional support and how psychologist meetings via eHealth can be beneficial in this process.

Basic Symptoms of Depression

The most common symptoms of depression:
✓ Persistent depressed mood
✓ Loss of energy / motivation
✓ Difficulty focusing
✓ Sleep disorder (oversleeping or insomnia)
✓ Appetite changes
✓ Social withdrawal
✓ Pessimism & hopelessness
✓ Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
✓ Moving away from activities that used to give pleasure
✓ Reluctance to live

When symptoms last longer than two weeks they should be evaluated for depression.

Causes of Depression

Depression is not caused by a single cause; It is often multifactorial:

Biological factors: serotonin-dopamine imbalances
Genetic factors: family history
Life stress: losses, separations, economic stress
Trauma: childhood traumas, emotional neglect
Cognitive factors: negative thought styles
Social environment: loneliness, lack of support

Types of Depression

There are different types of depression in psychology:

  • Major depression

  • Atypical depression

  • Postpartum depression

  • Seasonal depression

  • Dysthymia (chronic depressive state)

Treatment Approaches

Depression treatment is planned individually. The most commonly used methods:

✔ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
✔ Schema Therapy
✔ Psychodynamic therapies
✔ Antidepressant medication (psy + psychiatry)
✔ Behavior activation
✔ Lifestyle adjustments
✔ Social support & family support

Therapy targets both thesymptoms and thought patterns of depression.

Lifestyle Supports

Scientifically supported methods:
✓ Regular sleep
✓ Walking & light exercise
✓ Balanced diet
✓ Sunlight & Vitamin D
✓ Social relationships
✓ Mental awareness

When to Seek Expert Support?

The following situations require professional support:

  • Symptoms lasting more than two weeks

  • Decline in work/school performance

  • Withdrawal

  • Thoughts of self-harm

  • Progressive mood

Professional help can be obtained during depression processes with online psychologist support through the eHealth platform.

Online Psychologist Support with e-Health

If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, you can get support by meeting with expert psychologists via the eHealth platform.

Create a Specialist Appointment

06 January 2026


This content is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute diagnosis, treatment, or advertising. Each application is specific to the individual and should be evaluated by your physician. It is not a substitute for medical advice; always seek professional medical opinion regarding your health condition.

Comment Policies

eHealth client/user evaluation principles

Evaluation score and content can only be made by clients and service purchasers who have sessions via eHealth by appointment or live meeting method.

Please write down your satisfaction or complaints about the expert you consulted or the service you purchased, and remember that your scores and comments will contribute greatly to other clients and those who want to purchase services to make better choices.

We will publish all comments, whether positive or negative, on the eHealth platform as soon as possible, as long as the evaluation principles are followed. We will also provide transparency about the status of submitted content.

We will apply the same principles and standards to the answers given by the expert or service provider.

eHealth's mission is to be a distributor of feedback from both the client and the experts, the service purchaser and the service provider. We will let the contributions speak for themselves and we will not be the ones to judge what is real

The evaluation must be relevant to the session and suitable for the general readership.

Comment and evaluation must be fair, impartial and specific to the service you have received from the expert or service provider. Do not share personal phone and e-mail addresses. Please do not make personal, political, moral or religious statements. Abusive speeches, discriminatory and hate speeches, sexual expressions, violent and threatening evaluations, advertisement-related comments, and misleading evaluations made with the aim of lowering the score of a rival expert or service provider or increasing their own score will not be tolerated.

Comments and evaluations are the opinions of the service providers who purchase the service and have the right to reply. eHealth or its partners are not responsible for any responsibility or liability for any comments or answers given.

Positive or negative feedback regarding eHealth services can be made in the user evaluations section on the eHealth page.

As Patient Login REGISTER
As Health Professional Login REGISTER
Enter the verification code sent to your phone!

A verification code has been sent to your number from +908503462020. You must enter this code within 120 seconds,
Time Remaining: