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Nearly 7% of U.S. adults -- 15 million Americans -- suffer depression each year. Suicide will claim many of these lives. Learn to recognize depression symptoms, how to get the right tests and treatments, and how to support people suffering depression.
SUICIDE ALERT
Depression carries a high risk of suicide. Anybody who expresses suicidal thoughts or intentions should be taken very, very seriously. Do not hesitate to call your local suicide hotline immediately. Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) -- or the deaf hotline at 1-800-4889 -- or click here.
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Charles Nemeroff, MD, discusses challenges around choosing the right depression treatment focusing on antidepressant options.
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