Depression support
Low mood or loss of interest can affect sleep, energy and daily life. Support should reflect the severity of symptoms and your existing care.
Common symptoms
- Persistent low mood
- Less interest in usual activities
- Changes in sleep or energy
- Difficulty managing daily tasks
A useful care conversation
Describe how you have been feeling, how long it has lasted and the impact on daily tasks. If you have an established treatment plan, share medicines, side effects and what is helping. A clinician can discuss coping and the appropriate next level of support; medication changes require an individual assessment.
When to seek more care
- For thoughts of suicide or urges to harm yourself, call or text 988. Call 911 for immediate danger or a life-threatening situation.
- Seek prompt assessment if symptoms become severe, suddenly change or make it difficult to function.
General educational information, not a diagnosis or a complete symptom checker. The right care depends on your circumstances.
For suicide or self-harm support, call or text 988. Call 911 for immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency.
For an emergency, call 911. Do not wait for a Tap reply or send a photo first.
About this information
Adapted from Tap’s published care-topic library. Original publication: 2025-01-01. Prepared for this guide: 2026-09-07. Preparation is not a clinical-review certification.
The clinician decides whether advice, testing, an examination or a prescription is appropriate. A listed topic does not guarantee remote treatment or a refill. Tap does not prescribe controlled substances.