Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are
usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When
you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes
pain for both you and those who care about you. Depression
is a common but serious illness.
Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment.
But the majority, even those with the most severe depression,
can get better with treatment. Medications, psychotherapies,
and other methods can effectively treat people with
depression