Depression is the most common mental illness in North America, affecting around 15% of the population of developed countries. Depression causes daily difficulties and pain for those who have it as well as their loved ones. While depression affects women at higher rates, many depressed individuals, especially men and African American males, do not seek treatment due to personal weakness or embarrassment. Untreated depression can lead to symptoms like sadness, sleep changes, appetite changes, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and in severe cases, suicidal thoughts.

1. Depression Depression is the number one Mental Illness in North America!! 

2. What Is Depression..? Everyone occasionally feels sad, but this feeling is usually Passes By within a couple of days. Depression is a common but serious illness, and most who experience it need treatment to get better. Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment.

3. … . When a person has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life, normal Activities, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her.

4. Percentages For Depression… The rate of increase of depression among children is an astounding 23% p.a. 15% of the population of most developed countries suffers severe depression. 30% of women are depressed.

5. More… ♥ 54% of people believe depression is a personal weakness. 41% of depressed women are too embarrassed to seek help. 80% of depressed people are not currently seeking any treatment.

6. MoreAgain 92% of depressed African-American males do not seek treatment. 15% of depressed people will commit suicide. 80% of people who see physicians are depressed..

7. Symptoms Feelings of Sadness anxiety or "emptiness" Sleeping too little — or too much. Eat Less and weight loss — or Eat More and gain weight Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed Restlessness or irritability

8. More Symptoms Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions Fatigue or loss of energy Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless Thoughts of death or suicide!

9. Depression Sucks!! 

10. Totally True Facts About Depression!!! .*. Men's figures were previously thought to be half that of women, but new estimates are higher. .*. Depression will be the second largest killer. .*. Two-thirds of people suffering from depression do not seek necessary treatment .*. Of the estimated 17.5 million Americans who are affected by some form of depression. .*. 9.2 million have major or clinical depression

11. Web Site’s Used http://www.psychiatry.wustl.edu/depression/depression_facts.htm http://www.upliftprogram.com/depression_stats.html

12. By: SamanthaBenson♥