Don't let depression sneak up on you

Courtesy of the American Counseling Association

Depression is a serious health issue, yet often its warning signs are ignored. Not acknowledging the symptoms of depression not only means the person's day-to-day life is being affected in many negative ways, but it can also have a significant impact on physical health issues, including cancer and diabetes.

Today, we know that depression is a mental health condition with clear symptoms. We also know that it's a condition that can be treated. Most importantly, when left untreated it can often worsen, affect most aspects of a person's life, and may...