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(From University Wire)
Byline: Leslie Camody
With the holidays fast approaching, many college students are sucked in by the winter blues.
"The holidays can be a sad time for some students, particularly if they have recent losses such as the death of a loved one, or parents divorcing or a move away from the family home," says Mary Bolin-Reece, director of the University of Kentucky Counseling and Testing Center.
Depression is a very serious illness that can cause a person to struggle in his or her social activities, work or daily life. The National Institute of Mental Health states that there are nearly 18.8 million Americans over 18 years old who suffer from major depression.