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Everyone feels sad at times. People with depression feel bad all the time. These feelings can get in the way of everyday life.
About 1 woman in 5 has depression in the U.S. Many people don't know the signs of depression. The good news is that most people get better with treatment.
No one knows what causes depression. It is an illness. It may have something to do with:
If you have some of these signs for more than two weeks, you may be depressed. Go to your doctor or your clinic.
Depression is treated with medicine or counseling. Sometimes both are used. If you don't feel better, or feel worse, go to your doctor or clinic right away.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Blvd., Rm. 8184, MSC 9663, Bethesda, MD 20892
301-443-4513
www.nimh.nih.gov
Food and Drug Administration
FDA's Office of Women's Health web site
www.fda.gov/womens/
August 2005