What depression looks like...

If you ask Google Images, depression looks like this:

The stereotypical depiction of depression and anxiety is the "head-clutcher" image, often with a harsh, shadowy vignette, and colored in black and white/grayscale.

In actuality, depression looks like this:

People who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental illnesses look just like everyone else. It's not easy to spot or recognize. Life carries on. We still go to work or school, we still smile (even if it's painted on and not completely genuine), we still attend social engagements, and we still try, everyday.

For more information, better depression images to use for articles/blogs, and helpful conversation starters on how to be a supportive friend or family member- visit Time To Change.