Depression – Many people wonder if they are actually depressed, or if they are “just sad?” The definition of clinical depression as a mental health disorder is being in a persistently depressed mood or having a complete loss of interest in usual activities, to the point where it is impairing the way that you feel, think, and behave.  When your depression is affecting your daily life, you know that you should be speaking to a counselor or therapist about your feelings to be sure that you have a hold on them and they haven’t gotten out of your control.