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An Overview...
In any given one year period, 9.5% of the population, or about 19 million American adults, suffer from a depressive illness.
Depressive illnesses often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. But much of this suffering is unnecessary.
Most people with a depressive illness do not seek treatment, although the great majority--even those whose depression is extremely severe--can be helped.
Thanks to years of fruitful research, a combination of perscription medications along with caring Cognitive Therapy can erase the insidious pain of depression. |
What is a Depressive Disorder?
A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. People with a depressive illness cannot merely "pull themselves together" and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who suffer from depression.
For more information related to depression, check out this helpful resource Depression Central |
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