Depression: Brief Definition

Depression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts, that 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 wished away. People with a depressive disease 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 with depression.


*This illness takes many forms and can develop from a number of causes and is an increasing issue within society today. Although there are different treatments to anti-depressants, it is the fastest way for an individual to receive treatment. It isn't however, the most effective.