Just as it’s important to know that depression is a treatable disease, it’s worth knowing that having had an episode of depression increases your risk down the road for more episodes. That shouldn’t discourage you because proper treatment can make a huge difference. But it’s important to watch for warning signs of repeat episodes of depression.

What’s an episode of depression you ask? An episode is a period of time. For example,

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