Depression is a serious medical condition that affects the mind and body. It is an illness, in the same way that diabetes, heart disease and cancer are illnesses. Depression is an illness that one in five people will suffer during their lifetime, the leading cause of alcoholism, drug abuse, and other additions.

  About Depression
  Types of Depression
  Depression and Medical Illness
  Depression and Men
  Depression and Women
  Depression and College Students
  Depression and Children/Adolescents
  iFact or Fiction Quiz
  Resources to Learn More
 
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The materials listed in this section are designed to assist you in finding out more about depression. However, they should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, counseling or other health-related services. We are not able to monitor this web site for crisis messages or make referrals.

 

Depression and Women

Depression is diagnosed in women more than men.  To learn more about depression and women visit the University of Michigan’s ‘A Woman’s Guide To Understanding Depression’ at:
http://www.med.umich.edu/womensguide/pages/01.html