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First Hospital
The first hospital in the United States was openened in Pennsylvania. -
First Asylum in the U.S.
The first insane asylum opened in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was called the "Public Hospital for Persons of Insane and Disordered Minds,” -
1 in 33 adulescents are depressed
1 in 33 youths are depressed in the united states in 1996 -
Men vs. Momen
Women experience depression at twice the rate of men. This 2:1 ratio exists regardless of racial or ethnic background or economic status. The lifetime prevalence of major depression is 20-26% for women and 8-12% for men. -
Late life depression
About six million people are affected by late life depression, but only 10% ever receive treatment. -
Barbara Kingsolver
“There is no point treating a depressed person as though she were just feeling sad, saying, 'There now, hang on, you'll get over it.' Sadness is more or less like a head cold- with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.”
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Diaz v. Wing
Ms. Diaz and her family had been recieving food stamps from the state of New York. The DDS agency discovered that members of Diaz's family had been receiving income that had not been reported. Diaz claimed that her failure to report was an outcome of her major depression in which caused her to frequently forget things -
Depression in cancer patients
25% of cancer patients experience depression. -
BMG Music Publishing Ltd v. Croma Music Co.
One of the defendants failed to respond to the summoms the plaintiff had served on her. This caused her to automatically be found in default. The defendants claim blamed her depression for neglecting her daily affairs which caused her to forget to check her mail. -
atourney charged with several counts of misconduct
The atourney had neglected several clients even after court order. The atourneys psychologist claimed that the reason for failing to acknowlege the cases was due to his fear of failure stemed from severe depression. -
Laurie Halse Anderson
“I just want to sleep. A coma would be nice. Or amnesia. Anything, just to get rid of this, these thoughts, whispers in my mind. Did he rape my head, too?”
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Kris Carr
If you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days. -Kris Carr -
Nina Lacour
“The sun stopped shining for me is all. The whole story is: I am sad. I am sad all the time and the sadness is so heavy that I can't get away from it. Not ever.”
― Nina LaCour
