Addictions, suicides, depression. I have scoured the world of current medical information to bring you the latest information . Harvard, Mayo, JAMA, CDC, to name a few. Your will learn the role of genetics, chronic physical diseases, infections, closed head injuries and stroke. Football, S.A.D, postpartum, menopause, high and low testosterone, suicide, social media, PTSD, are all here, and much more . Additionally, there are two chapters which are so enmeshed in depression they had to be included. Chemical dependency and addictions and compassion exhaustion. Important statistics are provided to demonstrate the proportion of the issues identified. These statistics are easy to read and understand. 'No worries!' As they say in Arizona. The resources are current and good quality. The true accounts of life experiences will enhance your reading and learning .You will be surprised by much of the contents. You will find opportunities to make fundamental positive changes. Prepare to see new information.. This is not going to be "pull yourself up by your boot straps." How cruel! We would not tell a person with diabetes or a broken hip to "get over it." We would not think of telling someone having a heart attack to "suck it up."Be proactive, before sinking in the quick sand of depression. Learn from the experts I have cited. Facts are our friends. Trust me, this book will not be dismissive of the pain of depression. And I care enough to urge you to climb the mountain of hope and have the life you have always wanted. And deserve.This decision is yours. Where do you want to be in three weeks, two months, five years? Will you invest effort in your healing? And, the new life your sorely desire?