Men's Health and Wellness Awareness Poster - Major DepressionDepression, also known as major depression, is a severe and constant mood state characterized by depression and feelings of hopelessness over a long period of time. Other names for major depression include chronic depression and clinical depression. Things seem bad, you hate your life, being happy seems far away, you have developed a hatred for the people around you and suicidal thoughts keep coming to your mind. Does this describe you? If so, you may be suffering from clinical depression, a condition and not a sign of weakness. Information/Facts: Although the cause of major depression is unclear, many professionals believe that depression is linked to chemical changes in the body. brain. Denying the problem will only make the problem worse Physical activity can increase the chances of overcoming depression quickly The leading cause of suicide in Canada is mental illness (depression) Up to 90% of people who suffer from depression do not receive no treatmentDepressants, such as alcohol are not a form of treatment. In fact, they slow down the healing process. Statistics: Studies show that approximately 11%, or 1 in 9 men (in Canada), have suffered from major depression. 80% of all cases of depression will end within about a year. Symptoms of depression do not occur. do not disappear completely for 20 to 30% of people suffering from depression. Effects of depression. Lower self-esteem. Reduced physical functioning. Negative emotions. High risk of self-harm/suicide. Understand that what we are experiencing is not a sign of weakness2. Ask for help and ask for support from your family throughout the process3. ...... middle of article ......pressure: genetics, disease, abuse and more. " WebMD. WebMD, nd Web. January 9, 2014. Public Health Agency of Canada. " It's your health. " It's Your Health. Health Canada, February 9, 2009. Web. January 11, 2014. " Signs and Symptoms. " Home page. Canadian Mood Disorders Association, nd Web. January 11, 2014. " Tips and strategies for preventing depression. " WebMD. WebMD, nd Web. January 11, 2014. “What Does Depression Feel Like?” Wing of Madness Depression Guide, July 1, 2013. Web, January 9, 2014. Long, Phillip W. “MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.” Major Depressive Disorder . Np, nd Web. January 10, 2014. “Tests used to diagnose depression.” Goldsmith, Psychology Today, January 10, 2014. Images; /2013/09/can-religion-and-spirituality-cause-depression./