Depression – Why is it so Misunderstood?

In the USA depression is a major cause of concern and it’s reported that approximately 5%-8% of adults in the states are affected every year. There is still a stigma associated with suffering from mental illness and depression and because of this many people who are affected feel ashamed and embarrassed to admit they have experienced it. And then there are the people who have had no experience of mental illness and depression are some of these people are under the impression that it is a sign of weakness, so here are some facts about mental health and depression.