Life is full of ups and downs, and everybody gets the blues sometime. But when the "downs" go on for weeks or you're feeling so blue you have difficulty functioning, you may be suffering from an illness called depression. If you're concerned that you, or someone you can about, may have depression learn more about this illness and what you can do about it. On this site, you can learn more about:
The hallmark symptoms you should be concerned about:
Why not all depression is alike
Who has depression?
Effective treatments for depression
Where to go for more information
Information provided on Healthworks is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or to be used for diagnosis or treatment. No information on this site should be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a qualified professional. If you suspect that you or someone you cares about is depressed, contact your physician or a professional who specializes in the treatment of depressive illness. This site includes links to sites that provide additional information on Clinical Depression and related topics, however, Prairie Public nor Dakota Medical Foundation endorses or recommends any site, product, or service provided on these links.
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