Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders. Experts estimate that more than 19 million Americans suffer from some form of depression each year. This includes manic depression, major depressive disorder, and dysthymia, a milder, chronic form of depression. Treatments for depression include antidepressants, psychotherapy or both. Read about mental health treatments in our featured articles.

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