It is important to maintain your mental well-being through a healthy lifestyle. Get involved with some student organizations that involve your major or favorite hobbies. If you're not certain whether you need professional help, use the following symptom list developed by the National Institute of Mental Health for guidance. Get help if these symptoms are keeping you from enjoying life. Symptoms of Depression and Mania Not everyone who is depressed or manic experiences every symptom.
Some people experience a few symptoms, some many.
Also, severity of symptoms varies with individuals. Increased sexual desire Markedly increased energy Poor judgment Inappropriate social behavior. University Health Services does not take responsibility for any information presented on these sites. This lesson will help you understand depression and will give you some suggestions for controlling depression and helping others who are depressed. Depressed people are not crazy.