• Low mood, Feeling down
• Loss of interest, Not enjoying things as much
• Changes in sleep (Sleeping too much or too little)
• Feelings of Guilt
• Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness

Statistics and other Information:

• Depressive disorders affect approximately 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year.
• 54% of people believe depression is a personal weakness.  It is not!
• 41% of depressed women are too embarrassed to seek help. The number of men is much higher.
• Studies show that the brains of people with depression are different than those without depression.  In addition, important neurotransmitters are out of balance in those suffering from depression.   Medications can help to balance these neurotransmitters.

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