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According to the World Health Organization, depression affects 264 million people worldwide. If you haven’t experienced it personally, you probably know someone who has. And yet, despite how pervasive it is, it is still widely minimized or misunderstood. Or perhaps it’s more accurate to say that people struggling with depression
According to the American Psychiatric Association, one in six people will experience depression over the course of their lifetime. Still, depression remains hard to talk about for many, and in some circles is minimized or seen as a weakness of will. It’s no wonder so many people choose not to
Depression doesn’t discriminate. It affects people regardless of gender, ethnicity, age/phase of life, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. If you’ve ever been depressed, you know firsthand that depression can be debilitating. And you’re not alone. Around 16% of the U.S. population (an estimated 32 million people) will become clinically depressed
Clinical depression can be debilitating. It’s different from sadness (though sadness is one symptom of depression). And while there is overlap, it’s different from grief. Too many people struggle with depression and do not get the help they need. Understanding what depression looks like can help you better understand what
Depression may follow a distressing event (for instance, a divorce, the death of a loved one) or it may seem to arise without apparent cause. For some, these are episodic events with a clear beginning and end. But this isn’t always the case. Some live amidst an ongoing battle, doing