Depression is a very real problem that many people go through without even realizing it. A study made by the National Library of Medicine revealed that 20 million people suffer from depression in the United States alone.

Depression can happen to anyone – male, female, young or old. In fact, about 26.2 percent of Americans from ages 18 and up can suffer from a mental disorder that can be diagnosable. That’s one in four adults. Depression can be diagnosed and if you know the symptoms of depression, you can identify if you or a loved one is suffering from it.

Here are some of the more common symptoms of depression. [Read more…]

Originally posted on April 20, 2012 @ 4:13 pm