Mild to Moderate DepressionYour overall score was "+correct+". You endorsed several responses that indicate you are experiencing extreme sadness or despair that may be interfering with your activities of daily living, such as working, eating, sleeping, or self care. ";
thetext=thetext+"Depression can occur for a number of reasons and the cause is not always apparent; however, the key aspect of depression is that certain mental and emotional aspects in an individual's life are out of balance. Often when someone is experiencing depression they are unable to see what options are actually available to bring about change in their life. ";
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It is important to realize that you cannot simply 'snap out of it' or choose to feel better spontaneously; denying the problem with hope that it will go away may actually lead to an increase in depression and greater isolation. Given the information you provided, you could greatly benefit from professional services. ";
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Severe DepressionYour overall score was "+correct+". You indicated experiencing severe symptoms of depression. "
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General Information and Statistics on DepressionAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 17 million adult Americans suffer from depression during any one-year period. Having one episode of depression greatly increases the risk of having another episode. Depression can seriously impair a person's ability to function in everyday situations. However, the prospects for recovery for depressed individuals who seek appropriate professional care are very good. There is some evidence that ongoing psychotherapy may decrease the chances of future episodes, or reduce their intensity. Research has shown that for people on anti-depressant medications, the combination of therapy and medication is most effective. Through therapy, people can learn skills to avoid unnecessary suffering from later bouts of depression.
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Contact CPD or phone at 312.755.7000 to discuss the nature of your symptoms and the help that is available for you.
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