What is Depression?
Depression is an illness which is common but often misunderstood. It can occur without people realizing that they have it. Many people ignore the signs of depression, and some cope with it by abusing alcohol and/or drugs. Many perceive depression as an illness that carries with it such fear and shame that it prevents them from asking for help. It is not a personal weakness; it is an illness that can be for the most part successfully treated. For further information on defining depression see the site below.
Information contributed by the TRU Counselling Department.
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation