Stigma Of Depression

Even speaking about depression can be a very emotional topic for most. I personally know many people who suffer from depression. Out of the several people I know who suffer from depression 2 have attempted suicide by drug overdoses. I knew of someone from my hometown that committed suicide. I have not had anyone close to me commit suicide.Depression continues to carry a negative stigma. Through education and raising awareness hopefully we can decrease the stigma associated with depression. Today through social media we can raise awareness by something as simple as posting an article or a study on a social media account. There are even online “End the Stigma” pledges. I noticed over the past couple of years my primary care physician has asked