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Depression
Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and
thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way
one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.
A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood
nor is it a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can
be willed or wished away. Without treatment for depression,
symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Some types of
depression run in families, suggesting a genetic component,
while other symptoms may originate from low self-esteem, having
experienced a serious loss, a difficult relationship, a financial
problem, or any other stressful change in one’s life patterns
can trigger a depressive episode.
Short- term counseling and crisis intervention, referral to
psychiatry, and other campus and community resources is available.
Helpful Links:
National Institute
of Mental Health
American
Association of Suicidology
Professional
Resources-SAMSHA
National
Institute of Mental Health
Family and Consumer
Resources NAMI
Gryphon
Place
WMU NAMI