Education and Training. The first step in becoming a certified cosmetologist is to enroll in a state-approved cosmetology program. Full-time programs usually last at least nine months and are available through numerous private vocational schools.
A major depressive episode is a period characterized by the symptoms of major depressive disorder: primarily depressed mood for two weeks or more, and a loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities, accompanied by other symptoms such as feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, anxiety, worthlessness, guilt and/or irritability, changes in appetite ...
Signs and symptoms of a depressive episode can include the following: 1  Lasting sad or empty mood. 2  Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism. 3  Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness. 4  Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex. 5  Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being slowed down.