WHO: LetsTalkAboutDepression

Depression is the emerging cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimated data from WHO (World Health Organisation), more than 300 million people are currently living with depression which is increased more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. Lack of support for individuals with mental disorders, in addition to the fear of stigma, prevent many from accessing the treatment they need to live healthy, productive lives.

The new data have been released within the lead-up to World Health Day on 7th April, the high point in WHO’s year-long campaign “Depression: let’s talk”. The overall focus of the campaign is to help majority of individuals with depression, everywhere in the world, both to seek and attain help.

WHO has identified robust links between depression and other noncommunicable disorders and diseases. Depression elevates the risk of substance use disorders and diseases such as polygenic disorder and cardiac disease; the other is additionally true, which means that folks with these different conditions have the next risk of depression

Depression is also a inevitable risk factor for suicide, which claims thousands of lives each year. Said Dr Saxena: “A knowledgeable understanding of depression and how it can be treated is essential. What needs to follow is a significant scale-up of mental health services accessible among every individual, even at the most remote areas in the world.”

Depression is a natural phenomenon of mental state characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that people usually enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out routine activities.

In addition, people dealing with depression tend to have several of the following such as; a loss of energy;sleeping more or less; anxiety; reduced concentration; indecisiveness; restlessness; feelings of worthlessness, a change in appetite; hopelessness or guilt, and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.