Depression
is a real medical condition.
Everyone has times when they're feeling
down. If you have depression, this sad mood along with
other symptoms can last weeks, months, or even years if
not treated. Depression isn't a sign of weakness or a
character flaw. It's a real medical condition, but there
are ways to successfully treat depression.
Depression can affect anyone.
More people suffer from depression than
you might think. Depression strikes
people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnic groups. Depressive
disorders affect
about 34 million American adults. Nearly twice as many
women as men are affected by a depressive illness each
year.
Find out detailed information about depression.
Learn about the symptoms and signs of
depression, what could cause it, and how to treat it.
If you think you might have symptoms of depression, fill
out a checklist. Get the truth behind some myths about
depression.