We've all felt a little blue, down in the dumps, or just plain sad. But when a serious depression sets in, it could be weeks, months or even years before the feeling lifts. It is your enemy, and consider your fight with depression seriously. Learn more about the illness, learn more about yourself, and you will be able to develop an action plan of how to win the fight and become healthier, happier, and in harmony with your soul and body.
During a recent workshop presented by Stanford's Faculty and Staff Help Center, biologist Robert Sapolsky talked about the biological and psychological causes of depression, how to recognize its symptoms and how to handle the disease.
Depression is the world's fourth leading cause of disability and is on track to be second only to obesity-related disorders by 2025, Sapolsky said.
"Depression is incredibly pervasive and thus important to talk about," he said. "Depression is like the worst disease you can get. It's devastating."
About
Robert Maurice Sapolsky (born 1957) is an American scientist and author. He is currently professor of Biological Sciences, and Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, and by courtesy, Neurosurgery, at Stanford University. In addition, he is a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya.
