By Paul Raeburn
Depression affects millions of adults -- and children -- in the United States. What are the causes, and might there one day be a cure that works for all sufferers? In this hour, we'll get an update on the science of depression -- including what scientists are learning about the genetic components of the disease. Will we one day be able to test for a depression gene? Is enough research being done on children? Plus, one father's battle to find treatment for his children.
Click the link below to listen to the full story.
http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=1554464
Copyright 2003, Used with permission from NPR.
Please sign up below for important news about the work of The Carter Center and special event invitations.
