Millions diagnosed with clinical depression each year in U.S.

Dr. Terry A Rondberg

Special to The Village News

Everybody feels sad once in a while. Depression, on the other hand, is a complex state characterized by profound sadness, sluggishness, feelings of worthlessness, and a loss of interest in social activities. There are 15 million people in the U.S. diagnosed with clinical depression annually.

Feeling down sometimes is a normal part of life. But when you're obsessed with sadness or hopelessness so much that it keeps you from living life like you want to, this behavior is a sign of clinical depression. An estimated seven percent of adults will expe...