Hello everyone and welcome to my blog today i write on DEPRESSION
Depression is generally one of the most common yet serious mental health conditions affecting millions of people worldwide described by persistent sadness,loss of interest in things, activities, and various physical and emotional symptoms. Depression is a mood disorder that goes beyond temporary feelings of sadness or grief. According to research 5% of adults suffer from depression globally with women mostly being victims than men,depression involves a complex interaction of biological and psychological and social aspects that demonstrate through emotional, mental and physical symptoms lasting for like weeks. There are different types of depression disorders which include major dispersion disorders which is the most severe form, the persistent dispressive disorders which is the chronic less severe depression,the sessions affective disorder which is related to seasonal change and lastly the parental depression which normally occur during pregnancy.
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
Depression symptoms vary among individual showing constant sadness empty mood or anxiety also loss of interest in activities showing significant changes like appetite and weight sleep disturbances (insomnia) feeling of being worthless or excessive guilt, for Someone suffering from depression symptom continue most of the day nearly everyday for at list maximum of two weeks and noticing changes from previous functioning.
RISK AND CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
There are many factors that causes depression like psychological factors suffering from trauma or abuse certain personal traits like low self esteem some other factors are environment factors like significant life changes loss of jobs and divorce,social isolation, poverty mostly childhood adversity including neglect significantly increases lifetime depression risk.
EVIDENCE BASED ON TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
Yes depression can be treated, treatment are available for depression with a over 80 to 90 percent of individual responding to treatment. Some effective approach are thoughtful with behavioral therapy it helps identify and change negative patterns and behavior contributing to depression,depression often lead to isolation which worsens the signs so scheduling regularly and contacting with supportive family and friends can help a lot in reducing depression.
WAYS TO PREVENT DEPRESSION AND STRATEGIES
People with depression always consider having thoughts of death or suicide having suicide or attempt to kill their self so the way to prevent it is by Being mindful and self compose promote present moment awareness and kindness towards oneself protecting one's self form depressing negative thoughts.
Also environment adaptations reducing exposure to guns if possible by managing media consumption especially negative ones and creating a calming and effective living workplace, avoiding toxic relationships.
In summary depression is a highly treatable condition just need to let people know and connect for with specialist therapy's remember that depression doesn't reflect personal weakness it a medical condition requiring care like any other health issues. With a proper treatment and self care individual with depression can regain their life and even discover new strength through their recovery process so my advice is if You're suffering or struggling form depression take heart,help is available and recovery is possible you just have to start by reaching out to a healthcare provider to begin a journey toward healing and renewing hope.
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