Did you know that depression is a common disorder that afflicts more than 10 percent of the world's population? In Depression: The Misunderstood Illness, author Dr Leslie Lim provides an extensive coverage of this ailment including topics such as clinical features and causes of depression, treatment measures and options that may reduce the risk of depression. Cases studies and the nature of the illness in the various age groups offer valuable and practical information and a greater understanding of this condition. This relevant and insightful book reveals hope for the patient and their caregivers, assuring them that there is light at the end of the tunnel.