Depressed - Who Me?

Princess Diana

Without consideration for social status, race or occupation, depression is a medical condition affecting millions of people annually.  For many years, the social stigma attached to this condition prevented people from admitting that they were caught in its frightening web.  Some were able to pull themselves free, others sought assistance under cloak of darkness; some were never helped.  Today, as we have become more aware of depression, its features, its causes and more importantly we know that there is help available for those who have come face to face with this condition.

October is 

National Depression and Mental Screening Month

While the most common symptoms include:
feelings of helplessness, loss of hope and self-loathing
physical changes - loss of appetite, weight gain, loss of energy, pain
mental challenges - lack of concentration, lack of interest in everything
it is a myth to believe that all sufferers exhibit these and ultimately cannot

John Adams

function.  On the contrary, many famous persons some of whom are
showcased here, continued to function in society even though they
suffered terribly.


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"If you're going through hell, keep going!"                 Dale Carnegie
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The road to recovery is first and foremost to recognize that you are in
a bad place.

While many persons know how they got to where they are, some don't.  However, recognition and acceptance that where you are is not where you want to be is exactly the right spot to begin the road to recovery.

Agatha Christie

The news gets better!

October has been declared as National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, with a special focus on screening on October 10th, 2013.  While this observance is mostly in the USA, other countries have adopted it and provide free screening opportunities for those seeking assistance.

Click here to go to the Mental Health Screening Website where you can learn more.  Information is also available for companies interested in implementing programs to help create a healthy work force.