The future is bright and the road is tortuous.
All the troubles will pass.
Mountains will not turn into water.
If winter comes, can spring be far behind?
There is no way to go because of the winding water flow in the mountains, and a mountain village suddenly appears in the willow-green flower bay.
The theme of World Health Day in 20 17 is depression.
What is depression?
Depression is a disease characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in favorite activities and inability to engage in daily activities. These phenomena last for at least two weeks.
In addition, patients with depression usually have the following symptoms: decreased energy; Changes in appetite; Sleep more or less; Anxiety; Loss of attention; Hesitant; Stir; Feeling worthless, guilty or desperate; And thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
Groups severely affected by depression
Depression can affect anyone. So this activity is aimed at everyone, regardless of age, gender and social status. At the World Health Organization, we choose to pay special attention to three groups that are seriously affected: teenagers and young people; Women of childbearing age (especially postpartum) and the elderly over 60 years old.
Common sense of depression
1. Depression is a common mental illness, which affects people of all ages in all walks of life.
2. Poverty; Unemployment; Some life events (such as the death of a relative or the breakdown of a relationship); Physical diseases and problems caused by alcoholism and drug abuse will increase the risk of depression.
Depression can cause mental pain, and it may make it difficult for people to do even the simplest daily affairs, and sometimes it may completely destroy the relationship with family and friends.
Untreated depression may hinder people from working and participating in family and community life.
The worst consequence of depression is that it may lead to suicide.
6. Depression can be effectively prevented and treated. Treatment usually includes talk therapy or antidepressants, or both.
7. Overcoming the stigma usually associated with depression will help more people get help.
Talking to someone you trust may be the first step to recovery from depression.
Depression affects people of all walks of life and all ages in all countries, causing mental pain, making it difficult for people to engage in even the simplest daily affairs, and sometimes it may completely destroy the relationship with family and friends and the ability to make a living. The worst consequence of depression may lead to suicidal behavior, which is the second leading cause of death among people aged 15-29.
However, depression can be prevented and treated. A better understanding of what depression is and how to prevent and treat it will help reduce the stigma associated with this disease and encourage more people to seek help.