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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.
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