Eleven questions to help you understand more about depression and its treatment.

Questions

1. My best friend just told me that her doctor said she has depression. What does that mean?
2. What are the symptoms of depression?
3. Are there any differences in depression in teens compared to adults?
4. What causes depression?
5. Who should I tell if I think I might be depressed?
6. Is there really anything people can do to get over depression?
7. How do antidepressant medications work?
8. Aren't antidepressants addicting?
9. What can I do to help my depressed friend? I never know what to say to her. What if I make it worse?
10. A friend on the football team told me life isn't worth living anymore. Should I be worried?
11. What are some warning signs for suicide?

Annette Schmeling lives in Mankato, Minnesota where she works in the area of mental health.