Depression is a mental illness characterized by feelings of
profound sadness and lack of interest in enjoyable activities.
It may cause a wide range of symptoms, both physical and
emotional. Unlike a blue mood, depression can last for weeks,
months, or years, and rarely subsides without treatment. Find
answers in our in-depth report on depression: Living With
Depression Here’s what you need to know about how to prevent and
treat depression while you or your child is in college.
Depression in men is often overlooked, but it is a very serious
problem. Read here to find out how to recognize when an employee
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