1. DEPRESSION
Jesse Castaneda
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2. CAUSES
Depression can pop up for a variety of reasons. Some people experience depression during serious medical illness. Others, while life changes occur, such as a move or death of loved ones. Some people may also have a family history of depression.

3. PREVALENCE
Twenty-five percent of woman suffer from this disease. Nearly twice as many women than men suffer from depression every year. Depression is even more common for young people.

4. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Feeling sad or “Empty”
Loss of interest in favorite activities
Feeling very tired
Overeating or not wanting to eat at all
Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
Not being able to concentrate or remember details

5. MOST AT RISK
Depression can strike anyone at any age or at any stage of their life, but there are certain factors that contribute more strongly to the creation of depression in someone. More women are diagnosed with depression than men. The ones who are at the highest risk for depression, now a days, are teens.

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