Depression, an illness

<         Everybody has 'the blues' or 'feels down' from time to time. It's normal to feel sad for short periods, especially if something bad had happened in our lives. But those of us who suffer from depression have much more than 'the blues', and our feelings can last for a long time.         There are many sufferers of this illness; at any one time, 5% of Canadians are depressed, and 10-20% will suffer from it at one …

…are many ways to treat depression. That means no depressed person should suffer needlessly. Medical care, antidepressant medications, counselling, and the support of family and friends are all effective in treating depression. Keep in mind that the most important step in treating depression is SEEKING HELP. If you are depressed, please take a few minutes to call your doctor today, so you can start feeling better as soon as possible. And remember... there is hope.