Wednesday, April 22, 2009

"Why can't you just snap out of it?"



As a society we are taught that if something is out of balance physically then we need treatment to correct it, however, we forget that our minds are one of the most important tools we have and that if we are mentally ill this too deserves treatment. As a mental illness, depression does not get the attention it deserves. In all reality it is a serious medical illness resulting from a chemical imbalance in the brain and life circumstances. People who are diagnosed with depression need treatment just like any other medical condition. I hope to educate people about the different types of depression and their symptoms as well as bring some understanding to those who may have depression but don't know why they can't "just snap out of it".




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