One in five women and one in ten men will at some time in their lives be diagnosed with clinical depression. Many more people become depressed at one time or another in their lives, but aren't diagnosed. Some people are just too embarrassed to admit that they are depressed. They may think that it's weak or bad or sinful to feel depressed and therefore try to deny their feelings. Those who are depressed need to feel better.
Depression is serious.
Left untreated it is not only painful, but can be disabling and even life threatening when it leads to a suicide attempt. Those who are depressed can feel better. There is hope. Depression can be treated. Like Veronica, those who are depressed can smile again, they can find the pep in their step, they can feel love and peace and joy in their hearts.