At any given time, almost 24 million North Americans suffer from depressive ilness. One in five will sufffer from mental illness during their lifetime. Yet two in three suffer in silence, fearing rejection and judgement. The stigma associated with mental illness is by far the most common reason people don't seek help. Most won't even talk to a family member or friend about their illness, let alone seek treatment.
Read: Understanding Depression
If you are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to the emergency department of your local hospital.
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Stress & Depression
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Clinical Depression |
