Depression is insidious and can sneak up on us.  These days, in the midst of a receding pandemic, we are seeing increases in the frequency and intensity of depression.  Take a look at the list of symptoms of depression outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and see if any of these symptoms apply to you.

A speaker at a Law Enforcement conference I attended several years ago made a key point that has stuck with me.  He talked about our experiences and our perspectives, noting just how different they can be from one person to the next.