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Understanding Depression

Basics | Causes | Signs | Symptoms | Types of Depression

Every year approximately 10% of the U.S. population, or about 20 million American adults, will suffer from depression or a depressive illness. Much of this suffering is unnecessary as there is treatment and hope.

The economic cost of depression to individuals and society is high. However, the cost in human suffering cannot be calculated. Depression and depressive illnesses affect normal functioning in life and cause pain and suffering for the patients as well as those who care about them. Serious depression can be extremely destructive both for the affected person and his or her family.

Sadly, most people with a depression do not seek treatment. However, the great majority can be helped, including those whose depression is extremely severe. Thanks to years of fruitful research, there are a variety of methods and therapies that ease the pain of depression.

Depression is a treatable illness. If you feel that you or someone you care about is one of the many undiagnosed depressed people in this country, the information presented here may help you dramatically improve a life.

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