If you or those close to you have noticed any of the following symptoms which represent a change in your life, have caused a change in your life or if you or those close to you are concerned about any of the following symptoms, see your doctor or mental health professional. One in four women, as opposed to one in eight men, is likely to experience depression at some point in her life.
Psychiatrists believe that a depression diagnosis is missed in up to two-third of affected patients.
An estimated 15 percent of people hospitalized for depression eventually take their own lives. Nearly all older adults who committed suicide suffered from major depression. Eli Lilly and Company . All rights reserved. This site is intended for US residents only.