Never had clinical depression, but I did used to feel depressed when I was maturing........at around 12-13 years. It was more the hormones, than real *depression*........but since I got my Popcorn and Muffin, I have never felt that way again. All I have to do cuddle with my birdies, talk to them, watch them do their stunts, or whistle to them and laugh at how they imitate me. Parrots are so funny, and so entertaining, its impossible to get depressed when you have the company of one!