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.