a constant state of sadness. This is how people suffering from clinical depression feel. They are unable to leave these feelings behind, and their lives become interrupted to some degree depending on the type and severity of their depression. Depression is not uncommon and it affects millions of individuals around the world.Clinical depression is a serious disorder. It has many health risks and dangers. It effects people of all ages and all walks of life, though statistics do show that some groups are more prone to be depressed than others. There are many symptoms of clinical depression. These symptoms can very often be joint symptoms with other illnesses as well, so it is very important to seek professional help in determining the cause of any such symptoms. There are also a number of physical and psychological reasons for the onset of depression. Once the disease has been diagnosed and its causes are determined, there are several treatment options that are widely available for patients. These treatments are very effective and covered by most insurance policies. To say the very least , depression is an illness that is not to be taken lightly. It is important for everyone to be educated on this illness so that if symptoms occur in oneself or a friend or family member they can be diagnosed and treated before prolonged suffering or even death occur with the patient.The first step in approaching depression as a serious illness is to understand its severe potential. This disease has been shown through studies to be directly linked with several physical illnesses, the most sever of which is heart disease. One study done in Baltimore found that out of 1,551 subjects who were free from heart disease, those who suffered from depression were four times more likely to suffer from a heart attack. Also, in a study done in Montreal, research indicated that heart patients that were depressed were four times more likely to die in the...
