15 to 20 percent of people have depression
The General Psychology Doctor of Public Health stated: Statistics show that in the adult group, 15 to 20 percent of people are afflicted with depression. The rate in Iran is 7.7%; therefore, the prevalence of depression is high. There is a gender gap in the disorder; in the whole world, the prevalence of depression in women is higher than that of men. According to research on the most serious diseases of men and women, in men, deliberate and unintentional incidents, and psychological disorders among women, with the prevalence of mental disorders of depression, with the prevalence of 26% are ranked first.
"The factors that are considered for depression are cultural, social, environmental, biological and other factors," he said, emphasizing that "we should not look at monotonous depression." In the social context, there are also discrimination, control and that women do not control life at certain times. From the psychological point of view, hormonal fluctuations are the most important reason for depression in women.
He stressed that women face hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Research shows hormones have a direct impact on the brain. It is true that all women experience hormonal fluctuations, but not all of them experience depressed mood. As a result, there are some reasons why this can moderate the effects of hormonal fluctuations and we do not see depression seriously.
"This hormonal fluctuation can justify a greater prevalence of depression in women, in addition to the depressions that men suffer from," said the general psychologist, pointing out that "hormonal fluctuations in menstrual periods, pregnancy, and menopause lead to three types of depression in women." Because of hormonal fluctuations, they also experience other depressions.
