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5 Myths About Depression
5 Myths About Depression
Depression is a serious mental illness that has become highly prevalent in the United States
and around the world. Nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression, and it's
estimated that about 15% of people will experience this at some point in their lives. Despite all
the knowledge we have on depression, however, there are still lots of myths out there to
confuse us.
In light of the myths about depression, it is important to note that you don't have to live with your
condition. It can be treated in a number of ways and individuals should not be discouraged from
seeking help for their symptoms. Furthermore, the only way to address these myths is by
combating them with facts, hopefully increasing understanding of the condition.
Depression is more complex than a person not feeling happy. Symptoms can be
triggered by biological, hereditary, and environmental factors, and they can happen
without cause when things are going well in a person's life. Even if someone is
experiencing stress before depression, it will only make their symptoms worse if they
encounter another traumatic event.
Aware of what it can feel like to live with both depression and substance use disorder,
Boca Recovery Center wants to help. Give us a call to talk about effective treatment
options today at 800-516-4357.