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Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you. Depression is a common but serious illness. Research has consistently shown that symptoms of depression are a key risk factor for suicide-related behaviors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, approximately 8.3 percent of African American teens compared to 6.2 percent of Whites attempt suicide.
Although depression can be treated, many often do not receive care for a variety of reasons. However, depression can be treated and even those with the most severe depression can get better with treatment (such as medications, therapy, and other methods).
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source: BlackDoctor.com
