I think the Christian community has made the subject of depression even more taboo.  I believe it is the perception if we have the joy of the Lord we won't be depressed...right?  That horrible misconceptions has made it even harder for people to ask for help.  I once saw a church sign that said something to the effect of If you have God in your life, you won't be depressed.  I nearly drove my car through the sign.  How awful for those people in that congregation if they get depressed, where is their support?
My mother-in-law suffers from very severe depression that has affected our whole family.  But it has also brought us together and with that comes the knowledge that we are never alone, we have each other to lean on.
I'm glad you have your support group &amp; also glad that you put it out there.  Hugs to you Kristin!