Depression is often referred to as the illness of the twenty-first century, although it has been prevalent since the final decades of the nineteenth century. The past several years have been marked by this stigma of today´s society, which occupies a great many psychiatric professionals as well as primary care specialists. It is estimated that approximately 15% of the population of the Western world suffers from this ailment at some point in life. The word depression has come to be employed so often that it is frequently used incorrectly or imprecisely. The best way to overcome depression is to become familiar with its causes, its symptoms, the different types of depression, and their treatments. This book provides a complete practical guide that is essential for learning about every aspect of this common ailment.
