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DISCLAIMER The materials listed in this section are designed to assist you in finding out more about depression. However, they should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, counseling or other health-related services. We are not able to monitor this web site for crisis messages or make referrals. |
Depression is not the same as a 'moody time'. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. People with a depressive illness cannot "pull themselves together" and get better on their own. Without proper treatment, depressive symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years, and lead to other conditions. Depression can strike anyone regardless of age, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, or gender.
It is shocking that despite the magnitude and reach of this illness, we are spending little money towards prevention and treatment. It is treatable yet we do not put the resources towards treating it. Source: NARSD To read more about what depression is and is not, visit:
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