“He passed away peacefully at home.” How often do we see these words in an obituary? When we do, how often do we think that we would want the same?

Robin Williams’ suicide once more highlighted the difficult challenges people face in their efforts to manage and overcome severe depression. For Williams, the combination of depression and other health battles led to a tragic conclusion. For family caregivers, the long-term impact of depression is another one of today’s most ignored issues.

We’re seeing significant growth in the number of...