The World Health Organization says that depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, affecting 350 million people. The National Institute of Mental Health reports seven percent of Americans 36 depression in a year. Therefore, depression is 37 as we can find depressed people everywhere. A depressed person can ask for extra syrup in their latte without explaining that they need it because they're 38 the infinite darkness of their soul and they've lost all hope of escape. Depression doesn't diminish a person's desire to connect with other people, just their ability. In spite of what you might think, talking to friends and family living 39 depression can be really easy and maybe even fun--the kind of fun 40 people enjoy each other's company effortlessly. Nobody feels awkward, and no one accuses the sad person of ruining the holidays.