According to WHO [Word Health Organisation] depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In the modern day world, almost everybody experiences feelings of depression at one time or another. The emotions of feeling sad, unhappy or disappointed are a part of human being's normal existence and are experienced by everyone almost on a daily basis. Such emotions may be associated with failure in academics, setback in a relationship, loss in a financial investment, breakup of a love affair or with the death of a loved one. However, after feeling low for a few days, during which there can be changes in the sleep pattern and appetite, disinterest in daily chores etc, the person undergoing depressive symptoms usually returns to normal within a reasonable period of time. On the other hand if these depressive feelings persist to a greater degree and for a longer period of time interfering with one’s health, they are referred to as a state of “Clinical Depression”. Clinical depression is a psychological condition that changes how you think, feel and act and also affects your social behaviour, physical health and overall well-being.
If you are experiencing at least 5 or 6 of the above mentioned symptoms and they are interfering in your social, occupational, marital or any other important areas of life for the past 2 weeks or more, it is quite likely that you are suffering from depression. But you need not worry as you are not suffering alone. Depression affects 280 million people around the world. In India, 43% of population is suffering from depression which has become a major public health problem as it results in increased suffering, diminished functioning and high levels of suicide. Therefore, it is our global health priority to recognise the signs and symptoms of depression and seek its treatment as soon as possible.
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