An estimated one young person in eight will experience depression--the leading cause of disability in the industrialized world. The majority of depression's victims will be female.

The pamphlet describes the symptoms of depression, its three principal forms and the most common forms of treatment. It stresses the potential seriousness of the condition, which is often the cause of suicide attempts.

provides Recommendations for helping someone who is suffering from this most common and often serious emotional illness.

Directs readers to Fox Pro Media's In the Know Zone Web site for in-depth information on the subject.