Depression recovery: 10 healthy steps to avoid a relapse

While many are looking forward to starting a new year, for others, the start of something new may not be as exciting. If you have been living with depression and want to start the year on a positive note, it may help to look into options that can help you avoid a relapse. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression and related depressive disorders affect close to 20 million American adults or roughly 10 percent of the U.S. population ages 18 and older in a given year. Close to 50 percent of people who experience a major episode of depression are more likely to experience a relapse. Recovering from depression may pose as a challenge but with the right…

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