Sad all the time? It can be depression
What is depression?
The majority of the people feel depressed or sad on many occasions. Feelings of depression could be a common response to loss, struggles in life, a wounded pride or ego, etc.
The unusually long-lasting episodes of one feeling worthlessness, abandonment or disheartenment which prevents one from performing routine day to day activities are referred to as depression. Depression is common but serious cases of depression requiring treatment.
Symptoms of depression are usually noticeable in routine daily activities like school, college, at the workplace, social activities and in relationships.
WHO projects the depression’s burden on females to be 50% more than males. It is estimated that depression globally will be the second key cause of disability by 2020.
The overall prevalence of depression in India is reported to be 15.9%. Depression is also likely to occur in people who are unmarried, divorced, widowed or lack interpersonal relationships.
Poverty, socio-economic hardships, marginalisation and other factors have been linked with incidences of depression in India.
The unusually long-lasting episodes of one feeling worthlessness, abandonment or disheartenment which prevents one from performing routine day to day activities are referred to as depression. Depression is common but serious cases of depression requiring treatment.
Symptoms of depression are usually noticeable in routine daily activities like school, college, at the workplace, social activities and in relationships.
WHO projects the depression’s burden on females to be 50% more than males. It is estimated that depression globally will be the second key cause of disability by 2020.
The overall prevalence of depression in India is reported to be 15.9%. Depression is also likely to occur in people who are unmarried, divorced, widowed or lack interpersonal relationships.
Poverty, socio-economic hardships, marginalisation and other factors have been linked with incidences of depression in India.
Types of depression
Different kinds of depression include:
Major depressive disorder (MDD): MDD includes a collection of symptoms which do not allow an individual to perform his daily activities. MDD is also known as major depression or clinical depression.
Dysthymic disorder: Depression lasting for two years or more are termed dysthymia or chronic depression. The symptoms aren’t very severe but it prevents one from feeling well or leading a normal life.
Psychotic depression: Is a type of depression accompanied by psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations.
Postpartum depression: This usually occurs after a month of delivery in new mothers.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): Depression seen during winter months is termed as SAD.
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