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.