1. Depression also is a symptom of other illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder. 2. Depression can be very profound, preventing the patient from doing any activity and with a significant risk of suicide. 3. Depression has been a lifelong struggle for me. 4. Depression is a leading cause of suicide in the elderly, and also affects mood, behavior and physical health. 5. Depression is a mental illness and can often be treated with drugs. 6. Depression is a very common condition. 7. Depression is both biological and psychological. 8. Depression is something we allow to happen if we choose not to mourn. 9. Depression should not be a permanent state, but recovery takes time. |