If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, there’s help. Start by listening to Dr. Frieda Birnbaum, an expert on depression. If you’ve lost hope, or someone you love is giving you the impression there’s no hope, take that seriously. Some things are life or death, and this is one of them. Get help from a professional. It isn’t a sign of weakness to need help, after all. It’s a sign of strength -- and of health.