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Depression is diagnosed in the same way in women and men, although they may experience different symptoms. Women are more likely to express sadness, ruminate (thinking negatively about the same thoughts), cry, and show a lack of interest.

During an episode of severe depression, hallucinations or delusions may occur. A hallucination means that the person can hear, see, smell, taste, or feel things that others cannot.

Sleep disturbances are one of the most persistent complaints among migrants, especially difficulty falling asleep, which is associated with recurring worries in the context of migration-related grief.

Culture is understood as that complex whole encompassing knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, law, customs, and all the skills and habits acquired by an individual as a member of society.

It's a very common and normal reaction, associated with the hormonal changes experienced by approximately half of all women in the first week after childbirth.

Some of the things you can do to help a loved one who is depressed are: