Depression is a disorder of the brain which negatively affects mood, attitude, and social behaviors. During modern times, approximately 16.7 million Americans experience at least one major depressive episode in a given year. This disorder of the brain causes sluggishness, lethargy, and inactivity. There are various domains associated with depression (as an illness that takes on different forms). Acute depression, for instance, is a temporary condition experienced by everyone where difficult challenges in life produce feelings of frustration, worthlessness, and self-inadequacy. Chronic depression, on the other hand, is a long-lasting condition where symptoms linger for weeks, months, and sometimes even years. Individuals diagnosed with chronic depression struggle to perform activities of daily living such as: getting out of bed, cooking on a regular basis, attending social events, and remaining productive as contributing members of society.