This disorder affects 10 million Americans. Women are diagnosed with depression more than men are. This is because women in our society keep their emotions bottled up. Our society is not receptive to female emotion. You often hear derogatory comments about women who express their anger, as well as the fact we also put women's needs last.
Depression is a serious condition.
To treat depression, you have to get professional help. The longer you wait the harder it becomes to overcome this disorder. If left untreated it could lead to thoughts of suicide. Therefore, it is important to intervene early. Here is a list of signs.