decreased immune function

We’ve all had times in our lives when we didn’t feel at the top of our game. Maybe it was due to a job loss or the death of a family member; there are numerous reasons for feeling down.

However, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, for 26.2 percent of Americans age 18 and older this feeling of hopelessness is due to a diagnosable mental disorder. That is approximately 14.8 million adults suffering from a major depressive disorder and about 40 million adults suffering from anxiety.