Depression

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year the conversation is more urgent than ever. We schedule our annual physicals without hesitation. We go to the dentist. We treat a broken bone without questioning whether it deserves attention. But when it comes to our mental health, something shifts. We minimize. We push through. We tell ourselves we are fine when the truth is something quite different. That disconnect has a cost, and it is a steep one. Mental health is not a

What Is Depression? Depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities once enjoyed. It is more than just a fleeting emotional slump; depression affects the way you think, feel, and function in daily life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability globally. Research indicates it results from a comb