WORLDHEALTH DAY

07th April 2017

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.

30% of people with substance abuse problems have major or clinical depression

Depression co-exists with a major illness or can be triggeredby another medical condition.

Increases the risk of depression

Loss of a loved one may increase the risk of depression.

personal conflict/conflicts within family members and friends

physical, sexual or emotional abuseCauses of

Depression

Abuse

Conflicts

Death

Family History

Chronic illnesses

Substance Abuse

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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