Bellin Health A View to a Better Life can begin now. It is normal for someone to feel down or blue for a few days. But if these feelings continue for more than two weeks, that person may be suffering from an illness called depression. Depression, like many other illnesses, has signs and symptoms and is treatable. It is estimated that 30 million Americans are suffering from some form of depression, and one out of four people will suffer from it at some time during their life.
Depression is a prevalent mental health problem and it is treatable.
Depression affects the way you eat, sleep and the way you feel about yourself. Depression is not a passing blue mood. When someone becomes depressed, it not only affects the person but the family as well. The family may experience strained relationships and may feel responsible for the individual's illness. Get early treatment for the depressed person.