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Depression Interview with Dr. Kathy Whan Marco

About 75% of all Americans will suffer some form of depression during their lifetime. Some symptoms of depression are; chronic fatigue, feelings of great sadness, feeling worthless, chronic insomnia or prolonged periods of sleep, thoughts of suicide, crying for no apparent reason, difficulty concentrating and slowed thinking.

Some research points to a genetic predisposition while some scientists have identified genes that may influence the development of depression. Some extreme influences that may contribute to a depressed state are; loss of a loved one, loss of job, war, and terminal illness. Women seem to have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with depression and many children (even in elementary school) are being treated with drugs for depression. We're not called the Prozac Nation for nothing.

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