---
url: 'https://stagehia.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/depression'
title: Depression
author:
  name: 'Laura Banks'
  url: 'https://stagehia.healthinaging.org/user/98'
date: '2018-11-07T20:06:41+00:00'
updated: '2023-02-22T21:18:28+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'Everyone feels sad from time to time. But depression is different; it is a medical problem that should be recognized, taken seriously, and treated appropriately right away.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 Everyone feels sad from time to time. Depression is different. It is a disease that needs treatment, not a reason to be ashamed.

[Basic Facts](/a-z-topic/depression/basic-facts)

[Causes](/a-z-topic/depression/causes)

[Symptoms](/a-z-topic/depression/symptoms)

[Diagnosis & Tests](/a-z-topic/depression/tests)

[Care & Treatment](/a-z-topic/depression/care-treatment)

[Lifestyle & Management](/a-z-topic/depression/lifestyle)