Girl Behind the Fence: Depression

Depression affects over 300M adults worldwide. Many people are too embarrassed to seek help, tell themselves they are over-reacting, or don't know that depression is considered a serious medical disorder of the brain. In fact, depression is also directly connected to bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Per the National Institute of Mental Health: * Because of depression, workers miss a combined total of 490 million work days per year which causes a combined annual economic loss for businesses of over $100 billion. * Bipolar Disorder affects 6.3 million people in the United States alone. * Depression is the leading cause of suicide - with one person dying by suicide every 13 minutes. * Postpartum Depression affects 15% of new mothers within a month of delivering their baby. * Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 8 million adults each year. * Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death with an average of 3,600 people attempting each day.Inside of this book are the stories of women from around the world who have struggled with depression, just like you. Their personal stories, tips, and tools may be just what you need to help conquer the down days.