I would like to highlight the leading rate of depression in today\u2019s society. As estimated by WHO, depression has become the second largest illness in terms of morbidity. Depression is a common mental disorder. It is characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. It can also disturb sleep and appetite. An estimated 3.8% of the population experience depression, including 5% of adults (4% among men and 6% among women),and 5.7% of adults older than 60 years.
Depression is one of the most common health condition. It can occur at any age. Some mood changes and depressed feelings occur with normal hormonal changes .But hormonal changes alone don\u2019t cause depression. Researches suggests that genetic, biological, environmental and psychological factors play a role in depression. It can also be caused depending on a person\u2019s behavior, a pessimistic person is more likely to be depressed than an optimistic person. Around the world, depression affects around 300 million people. Women are more likely to have depression than men. Depression is the most commonly experienced mental health challenge for young people aged between 12-25 year.
Anyone can be depressed and it may look different for different people. Many things such as genes, brain chemistry, stress, health and hormones, daylight and seasons, life events, family and social environment and reaction to life situations. For some people, a negative, stressful, or unhappy family life can lead to depression. Other high-stress living situations \u2014 like poverty, homelessness, or violence \u2014 can lead to it, too. Dealing with bullying, harassment, or peer pressure also leaves some people feeling alone or anxious. Depression can sometimes mean feeling empty or nothing at all. A person can also be in denial of their depression, afraid to be misunderstood, or not able to find the words to explain.
If you have been feeling sad, hopeless, or irritable for a long period of time, you should talk to your therapist. It is not very common here for someone to have a therapist. However as much as one takes care of their physical health, your mental health is just as important. Online therapy is also available if you ever need one. Depression should be addressed more openly about. Research shows that one in six people will experience depression at some time in their life. Anyone can be a victim of depression. The statistics for the lifetime risk of suicide among patients with untreated depressive disorder is nearly 20%.
Depression is a topic we do not talk about openly. Depression is very much curable but 35% of adults receive none. A treatment plan that includes medical interventions, support, and lifestyle changes can enable a person to live a normal and full life with the condition. Not all people share about their battle with depression. As much as you try to help your loved one battling depression, it is something you treat with therapy and sometimes medication.
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