The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 16.2 million U.S. adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2016. One can only imagine that this has increased exponentially in the last few years, as we’ve faced some of the biggest challenges to date, such as a global pandemic. I’d go so far as to say that this depression is an epidemic, which is why it’s so important to face it head-on and not look the other way due to the stigma that tends to surround mental health issues. If you are depressed or suspect you might have depression, all is not lost. Below, we explore what causes depression and some ways you can get help to counteract its symptoms to manage it or hopefully be cured altogether.