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Living With Depression


 

Do you have depression or do you know someone who does? 

 

The odds are that you do.

 

Researchers have found that 16 percent of people -- or about one in six -- had at least one episode of depression severe enough to seriously affect their work, family or social life.1

 

Optima Health believes the more you know about health and wellness, the better you can feel.  That includes your mental health, since we know your mental health directly affects your overall physical well-being.

 

As an Optima Health member you can sign in and learn more about depression through interactive tools, games and surveys.  Choose the link below and get the answers to your questions about depression.

 

 Learn About Depression.

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1Kessler, RC, McGonagle, KA, Zhao, S, et al. Lifetime and 12 month prevalence of DSM-IIIR psychiatric disorders in the United States: results from the National Co-morbidity Survey. Arch Gen Psychiatry 1994, 1994; 51:18-19.

Last Updated August 01, 2008 11:14:25 AM