07th April 2017
WORLD
HEALTH DAY
Depression: let’s talk
World Health Day
World Health Day is celebrated on 7th April every year to mark the founding anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Day Campaign, 2017 The theme of the World Health Day campaign 2017 is Depression – Let’s Talk.
Depression - Global Statistics Depression is a common mental disorder
Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression
Out of which only 10% are effectively treated
The 2nd leading cause of death in the age group of 15-29 years is suicide
Depression is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disability
Women are more prone to depression than men
Chronic depression often leads to suicide
Depression: Indian Statistics Depression is the most prevalent mental illness WHO estimated that approximately 36% of Indians are depressed In a study report, for every 100,000 Indians between the age group of 15-29 years, 36 commit suicide annually By 2020, depression will increase to 5.7% of the total burden of diseases to become 2nd leading cause of disability
What is depression? Depression is a common yet a serious medical problem which negatively affects how you feel, your thinking and your actions. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and eventually decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home. It is a completely curable disorder.
Causes of Depression
Abuse physical, sexual or emotional abuse Conflicts personal conflict/conflicts within family members and friends Death Loss of a loved one may increase the risk of depression. Family History Increases the risk of depression Chronic illnesses Depression co-exists with a major illness or can be triggered by another medical condition. Substance Abuse 30% of people with substance abuse problems have major or clinical depression
Depression Symptoms
Physical Symptoms
Psychological Symptoms
Physical Symptoms of depression
No sleep or too much sleep Fatigue Appetite disorders Weight issues – weight gain/weight loss Difficulty in concentrating or decision making
Depression symptoms Psychological
Extreme irritability over petty things Anxiousness Restlessness Anger management issues Losing interest even in the favorite activities Fixation on the past incidents that have gone wrong Suicidal thoughts
Depression Treatment Depression is curable condition. These are some of the following treatment options: A. Counselling includes:
Cognitive behavioral therapy Interpersonal therapy Problem-solving therapy
B. Anti-depressant Medications
Depression Prevention Depression is a curable condition, however, some forms of depression may not be preventable. However, the recent research confirm that depression may prevented with healthy lifestyle changes. Depression is one of the lifestyle diseases and can be prevented by:
A healthy diet Regular exercise Taking time out for fun and relaxation Not overworking, and Time Management Skills Routine health checkup
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