There has been a stigma placed on mental health issues. Some may feel embarrassed that they have a diagnosis of a mental illness, such as depression, and feel they should just work harder to not feel "down about things." Depression is not a "normal" part of aging, but ...

For many people, Memorial day is simply a vacation day, a paid holiday, a long weekend. The day is typically spent relaxing, having a cook-out, and spending time with family.