"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, make sure that you're not surrounded by fools" Sigmund Freud
Rashmi Nemade Ph.D states "these genetic differences can influence whether people get depression when stressed. People's genetic background can also influence their response to antidepressant medications."
"Keep yourself busy if you want to avoid depression. For me, inactivity is the enemy." from Matt Lucas
Dr. Vernon Willians said "Anxiety, depression can be eased with 150 minutes of exercise a week"
Facts & Statistics
Women are 70% more likely to be impacted than men
Approximately 800 thousnad people with depression die from suicide yearly
Depressions affects more than 200 millions lives globally
Less than 50% of people with depression recieve treatment
Average age of onset of depression is 32
1/3 people worldwide will experience a psychotic epiosde before the age of 75
10-15% of women develop postpartum depression
50% of people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder
Public Awareness
Organizations
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)