Depression is fast becoming an epidemic with the expectation that by the year 2020, one out of three people will be suffering from its crippling affects. Chances are high that you or someone you love is struggling with this mental health challenge. How do you recognize depression? What are the symptoms? When should you get help for yourself or a loved one? What happens when it results in suicide? How do you walk alongside someone who is suffering from depression? The good news is that there is a great deal of hope in treating depression and preventing suicide today. People can lead fulfilling and successful lives with the right treatment, and many can completely recover from it. In these 10 chapters, you'll read personal stories from individuals and families who have been there. There is hope in the darkness. Real Life. Real Stories. This book is part of the Just Between Us book series, presented by Jill Briscoe. Each booklet is taken from the best of Just Between Us magazine over the last 25 years and is packed with relevant topics, practical help, and biblical guidance to refresh your relationship with God and others.