Year: 1998 Source: The Washingtonian, v.33, no.7, (April 1998), p.76-89, 91-96, 103 SIEC No: 19980337

It is claimed that untreated depression accounts for 70% of suicides & April is the peak month for suicide. Discussion includes: depression & occupations, e.g. lawyers, serotonin, 10 steps to being happy, therapy vs. drugs, familial impact & link to depression, drugs for depression & self-medication, different kinds of therapies, marriage problems & therapy, successful psychotherapy, choosing a therapist, the top Washington psychotherapists, recommended books on depression, & resources for help.