As a counselor, I know that depression cripples people of all ages. The National Institute of Mental Health cites depression as the leading cause of disability, worldwide, among people five years of age and older. Loss of productivity due to depression places an economic burden on modern society that is second only to that created by heart disease. Suicide is the third greatest killer of people age 15-24 in the State of California. But I also know that depression is treatable.
Most people respond to counseling, or to a combination of counseling and medication.
If you are suffering from depression, see your doctor or a counselor. If you have a friend who is suffering, encourage them to get some help. Untreated depression can destroy your academic success. Brochures with information about depression and its treatment are available at the Student Health Service, at Health Education and at the Counseling Center. All contents of this site are 1999-2000 by the New University Newspaper.