Depression by the Numbers

Everyone has days when they don’t feel happy. Sometimes for good reason and sometime for no reason at all. If you feel sad, hopeless, irritable, and lack energy for longer than two weeks you should see a doctor, the odds are good you’re suffering from clinical depression. The good news is help is available, you just need to reach out and grab onto it – which can be really challenging if you are depressed.

What follows is an informative infographic from Healthline that shows depression by the numbers.

If you are in crisis and need help please call 911. If you are interested in learning about treating your depression please contact us at 312-218-7380.

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