Vault Depressive Syndrome

The Vault Depressive Syndrome, or VDS, is a type of mental health ailment. The syndrome afflicts Vault residents. If a resident feels depressed, they can by diagnosed by a vault physician who can prescribe an anti-depressant.

In 2268, the two Text Messaging Devices in the Vault 101 Cafeteria displayed this message, "Have you taken your medication?"

In that same year, the Vault 101 PA System offered this piece of helpful advice, ''"Remember - Vault Depressive Syndrome, or VDS, is a treatable condition. See your vault physician for an anti-depressant that's right for you."