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William's death sheds light on depression, suicide - LubbockOnline.com

Depression. You probably picture crying, loneliness and a blank expression.

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The latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders shows about 7 percent of Americans have depression, said David Trotter, assistant professor for Texas Tech and a psychologist in Lubbock. Women are more likely than men to suffer from depression and attempt suicide, he said. Men, however complete suicide significantly more.

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