Most people only know depression as a psychological issue, but it is a prominent social issue, as well. It has been referred to as the world's number one public health problem. A lot of people don't see depression as a real disease, but it is just as serious as cancer and diabetes. It affects more than just the person that has it, as well. Depression is considered a highly contagious disease; when the person interacts with others, they can also easily become depressed. For example, when moms have depression and don't talk to and play with their baby as much, that child growing up might not have learned how to play from their mother, and this could lead to difficulties interacting with others. If the child doesn't develop a basic interaction skill, they'll become frustrated and potentially depressed.
Yapko, Michael. "Secondhand Blues." Psychology Today Vol. 42, No. 5. Sep/Oct 2009: 86-93. SIRS Researcher. Web. 18 Nov 2010.
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