I know people with severe depression. They don't function well in society, or anywhere for that matter. They may find meds that work for a time, but nearly everything else is contraindicated.
If they have health issues on top of it, I mean, how do you add misery to an already miserable situation? If there are relationship problems too?
There are treatment centers, but I have yet to see one work effectively. It all depends on the severity.
This is why when my clients ask me about juicing or taking recreational drugs, etc., I have to always inform them that if they are on Anti-depressants, the benefit to risk ratio is not worth it.
The nation's percentage of depressed, manic depressed and anxiety-ridden folks is overwhelming these days.