Severe depression can lead to thoughts of hopelessness and despondency that may lead to thoughts of suicide. Every day 15 young people in this age range kill themselves. One of the best strategies to prevent suicide is early recognition and treatment of depression. Depression can occur at any age. Elderly people may be depressed but their symptoms go unnoticed because they are attributed to the slowing down of old age.
Depression is a successfully treated illness.
Information Packets on depression and its treatment are available through the Nightingale Center. This site contains general information and is not intended as a substitute for therapeutic intervention, professional diagnosis by a licensed mental health professional or for consulting your physician.