Not Just a Bad Day: Understanding Depression

Depression affects approximately 280 million people around the world, and it’s only becoming more common.

As of 2021, 1 in 5 American adolescents had experienced a major depressive episode in the year prior alone.

Depression can occur in anyone, and a variety of factors, from genetics to specific experiences, play a role in its development. With depression becoming increasingly prevalent, it is important to understand the disorder and the causes and symptoms related to it. This helps people...