Mayim Bialik: 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Depression as a Teen

Having gone through my teen years with depression, I am happy to report that those of us with mental illness can live healthy, full, satisfying lives. We can date, get married, have kids, have jobs, and enjoy the things around us while still acknowledging that for some of us, depression is always there. But that doesn’t mean the struggle isn’t *real*. Here are some of the things I wish I had known about depression when I was a teenager… 1. You are NOT alone. A lot of people get depressed. Like, a LOT. Roughly 15 million people in the US… Read Full Article