Translate this page. Traduction de page. At any given time, depression affects 17.5 million Americans of both sexes, all ages, and all ethnic backgrounds. Clinical depression is an illness, not a weakness, and it can be effectively treated.
Clinical depression is a common emotional disorder which affects both body and mind.
It takes away happiness, health, sometime's life. Untreated, depressed people can experience such a deep sense of hopelessness that they begin to consider whether life is worth living. The good news is that depression is treatable and the odds for recovery are very good. Unfortunately, many people with depression never seek the help they need to recover. Some turn to alcohol or other drugs to escape, making them feel worse in the long run.