DEPRESSION

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel,the way you
think and how you act.Fortunately ,it is also treatable .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
can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

WOMEN ARE AFFECTED 15% OF THE POPULATION FROM

BY DEPRESSION THAN MEN ABOUT HALF OF PEOPLE WITH COMMON MENTAL
HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE NO LONGER
AFFECTED AFTER 18 MONTHS
HIGH INCOME COUNTRIES
COMPARED TO 11%FOR LOW
INCOME WERE LIKELY TO GET
DEPRESSION OVER THEIR LIFETIME

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1 IN 10 1 IN 4

HOW TO COPE UP WITH DEPRESSION