Demystifying Depression/Is Depression on the Rise

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[edit] Is Depression on the Rise?

Is the incidence of depression really on the rise? Statistics seem to point that way [1],

On a more positive note, if one considers the current understanding of the problem, plus the available means to treat it, making serious clinical depression a thing of the past is well within our reach. What is required? Just getting the message across! Sadly, it may prove difficult to overcome centuries of prejudice surrounding mental illness.

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