Depression is a physical problem. It is from not enough of a chemical in the brain called serotonin. The lack of the chemical can be from several different reasons. This is why it is important for these people to take their medication that can help them absorb this chemical artificially. It is like with thyroidism - hypo or hyper (too much or too little of the hormone is produced in the pituitary gland). The sufferers will feel certain symptoms and it can wreck their lives unless they take artificial thyroid hormones.

You know how some years ago people would blame other people for being fat and saying that they were pigs and ate too much? In some cases that is probably true, but in other cases it can be from having a thyroid condition. Weight gain can also come from certain drugs like antidepressants, which is why some people don't want to take them.

I think in school more should be taught about medical conditions and how they can affect how a person looks, talks, etc., and that it is not really their fault as if they can control it when they can't. I think that is a really good idea.

Like with Sean being autistic. If he suddenly blurts out something inappropriate, his teacher knows not to get mad at him because he cannot help himself. But it is still good to tell him about it so he knows that it is not acceptable and perhaps the teaching can help him a little bit to try and control himself.

Suicide is, of course, not acceptable either, and affected persons should always be told that they should be taking their medication or seeking help if it is not working.