Why Depression Awareness Month Matters October is nationally recognized as Depression Awareness Month. It is an important time to reduce stigma, promote education, and encourage people to seek help. Depression affects millions of adults each year, yet many suffer in silence due to shame, misunderstanding, or lack of access to care. Depression is not weakness. It is a medical condition that responds well to treatment. At Coastal Breeze Mental Health, we provide evidence based

What Is Depression? Depression is more than feeling sad or “down.” It is a medical condition that affects how you think, feel, and function in daily life. Millions of people experience depression each year, but with the right treatment, recovery is possible. At Coastal Breeze Mental Health , our psychiatric nurse practitioners provide compassionate and evidence-based care for depression in Santa Cruz, Aptos, Soquel, Scotts Valley, Capitola, and across California through teleh