I once heard depression described as a multilayered beast because of how it interlaces with an individual's personality, vulnerabilities, upbringing, and an imbalance of brain chemicals. A multilayered beast! How can this multilayered beast also be one of the most misunderstood mental health illnesses? What Depression Is Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder, is a serious, persistent, and disabling mental illness that affects how you feel, the way you think, and