Jayne Lessard has successfully treated depression through counseling for over 30 years in North Carolina. Depression affects over 350 million people globally and causes about 1 million suicides each year, making it a serious disorder. Common symptoms of depression include an inability to get out of bed, feelings of worthlessness, sadness, emptiness, or manic episodes. Treatments include psychotherapy, counseling, medication, or a combination, as it is important to seek early intervention to prevent worsening or chronic symptoms if depression goes untreated.