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The Risk of SuicideSuicide is Serious Every year, 30,000 Americans take their own lives in suicide. At least 15% of people with depression complete the act of suicide, but an even higher proportion will attempt it. While depression is one of the most treatable mental disorders, it is also one of the most underdiagnosed and underrecognized, One of the most scariest experiences people suffer in their lifetime is to experience a form of depression. Over 1 in 5 Americans can expect to get some form of depression in their lifetime. Over 1 in 20 Americans have a depressive disorder every year. Depression is one of the most common and most serious mental health problems facing people today. You Are Not to Blame Many people still carry the misperception that suicidal thoughts or behaviors are deserved -- that when a person has reached this point in their lives, there is no turning back. Nothing could be further from the truth. You can turn back. If you are thinking about suicide right now, you may want to read this first. Depression is not a character flaw, nor is it simply feeling blue for a few days. Most importantly, depression is not your fault. It is a serious mood disorder which affects a person's ability to function in every day activities. It affects one's work, one's family, and one's social life.
Today, much more is known about the causes and treatment of
this mental health problem. We know that there are biological
and psychological components to every depression and
that the best form of treatment is a combination of medication
and psychotherapy. Contrary to the popular misconceptions
about depression today, it is not a purely biochemical or medical
disorder.
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