Friday, April 27, 2012

Is It Depression or Just A Bad Mood?

By Erika Krull, MS, LMHP

Depression is a common problem for people across the world. About 10 percent of the U.S. population over 18 has depression. Women report depression twice as often as men, though it’s not clear if this really shows how many men and women really have depression. And if you have already had depression once, you are at a higher risk of relapsing. It’s a good thing to consider whether you are dipping into clinical depression or just have a low moment.