Mental health - Depression
What is depression? Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression. In the 15-30 age group suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death. Every year more than 800,000 people commit suicide. To heal a would we need to accept there is one. If we see a wound on the leg we apply medicine to heal it. But in Mental depression, we don't see that we are injured. Myth about Depression 1) There is a difference between sadness and depression. Sadness: It's just adjustment disorder, something happens from which you are unhappy. Depression: It doesn't mean unhappiness, many healthy, wealthy people suffer this. This is a feeling of loss of all energy, mood, and happiness and this feeling lasts for a long time. 2) Depression is in your head. Many people think, depression i...