What is depression?

There were 2,191 deaths from Suicide registered in 2008.In 2008, 24% of all male deaths aged 15-24 years were due to Suicide. (B^*1)

Suicide still accounts for too many deaths in Australia. One death from suicide per year is too many. . Suicide and depression are go hand in hand. Untreated depression is a major risk factor for suicide.

Moreover, Depression is one of the most common of all mental health problems. One in four women and one in six men will suffer from depression at some point in their lives. Children and teenagers can also become depressed. This can show itself in different ways to depression in adults. Every year, around 6% of all Adult Australians are affected by a depressive illness. (W^*1)

If it's not you, maybe it's someone you know. Thus Today I want to talk about depression.

1. Symptoms of depression
2. The cause of depression
3. Types of treatment
4. Prevention