women are especially at risk for depression. with the statistics of rape, assault, harrassment, postpartum depression, and so on, awareness needs to be kept up! it is also important that we make sure we're getting the right nutrients in our bodies, because there are many vitamins, minerals, and herbs that can help fight off symptoms of depression. over at the dietary supplement information bureau page on depression, you can read up and get information on how to keep healthy and prevent depression as much as you can.