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Mental Health / Depression



Depression:
a psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal tendencies

Depression affects 8% - 10% of adults at some point in their lives. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 19 million American over age 18 suffer from major depression.




Where to Seek Help Resources
FSAP/Life Solutions Depression Screening Tool
Community Care
Behavioral Health
Web MD Depression Risk Quiz

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