Mental Depression--Unnecessary Evil

JUST the other day, a famous clergyman who also runs a mental health clinic at his church remarked that at least sixty per cent of the persons seeking his help suffer from mental depression. I am not surprised, for many of my acquaintances (AAs and non-AAs included) suffer from prolonged attacks of despondency and depression. Some of my AA friends frequently arrive at meetings in a state of silent rage, and often leave without showing much improvement.