World health day 2017: Depression-let's talk

Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Key messages: is a common mental disorder that affects all. The risk is increased by poverty
unemployment
life events such as the death of a loved one or a relationship break-up
physical illness
and problems caused by alcohol and drug use. Depression causes mental anguish and can impact people′s ability to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks
with sometimes devastating consequences for relationships with family and friends. Untreated depression can prevent people from working and participating in family and community life. At its worst
depression can lead to suicide
now the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year olds globally. Depression can be effectively prevented and treated. Treatment usually involves either psychotherapy or antidepressant medication or a combination of these. Overcoming the stigma often associated with depression will lead to more people seeking help.
Psychiatry
RC435-571
Zdroj: Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry, Vol 33, Iss 1, Pp 5-6 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0971-9962
DOI: 10.4103/0971-9962.200090
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals
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