Not Just a Bad Day: Understanding Depression

More prevalent than ever, depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide. Those rates are particularly high in the United States, where, as of 2021, 1 in 5 adolescents had experienced an episode of major depression in the previous year. This timely and relevant guide outlines what depression is and what causes it, in addition to symptoms, treatment options, related conditions, and other key information that will help readers understand and identify depression.