Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin Instagram
Depression (i.e. major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that adversely affects how you feel, think and act. It is basically a mood disorder that makes you always feel sad or feel a lack of interest in life and the activities you once enjoyed.

Depression can have many causes and risk factors, of which the more common ones include:

  • Genetics, family history & personal history of mental illness.
  • Early childhood trauma & other traumatic, stressful events.
  • Brain structure & biochemistry.
  • Medical conditions.
  • Drug use & certain medications.
  • Personality (i.e. low self-esteem or being self-critical) & environmental factors.
Depression (i.e. major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that adversely affects how you feel, think and act. It is basically a mood disorder that makes you always feel sad or feel a lack of interest in life and the activities you once enjoyed.

People suffering from depression experience symptoms related to their:

  • Mood
  • Emotional well-being.
  • Behavior
  • Sexual interest.
  • Cognitive abilities.
  • Sleep patterns.
  • Physical well-being.
These symptoms range from mild to severe, must last at least two weeks, and must represent a change in your previous level of functioning for a confirmed diagnosis. Since most cases of depression involve thoughts of suicide or self-harm, it is important to diagnose and treat depression on time.
What is depression? – Helen M. Farrell
How To Cope With Depression
Insight Into Depression – Sadhguru
Copyright 2024 – All Rights Reserved.