Depression a major health issue

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting adults and adolescent. It is a serious mental illness in which cause sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest, anger, frustration, or other negative emotions like irritability (especially in adolescents) it can last for months and years which disturb the human life. it can also cause deep emotional pain .

Depression is a also an health issue that can lead to the cause of injury or illness for men and women around the world. People with depression are more likely to die from suicide as well as from other illnesses, such as heart disease. Some people experience only one episode of major depression in their life, while others may go through numerous recurrent kind of  illness.






based on my research i found out that people with condition known as persistent depressive disorder also known as dysthymia (a low mood occurring for at least two years, along with at least two other symptoms of depression.
Examples of symptoms include lost interest in normal activities, hopelessness, low self-esteem, low appetite, low energy, sleep changes and poor concentration) usually experience a depressed mood that can last for at least two years, medication and talk therapy in such cases.
there is  relatively mild symptoms of depression and anxiety that many new mothers experience. Having the feelings of extreme sadness and  anxiety can make it difficult for the mother to bond with or care for her baby.  


The increase in depression rates among adolescents has exceed all other age groups. Among adults, people between ages 19 and 27 are most at risk for depression whereas those older than 50 are at the lowest risk, depression affects more than 200 million people of all ages, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

there are some major causes of depression which include illness such as chronic pain, isolation or loneliness, and stressful life such as broken home or life challenges. Depression can also occur spontaneously without any  cause.






experts don’t know exactly why some people avoid depression and others developed it, Several factors most likely contribute to the development of depression which include:

• Abuse or trauma at an early age which can cause long-  term changes in how the brain deals with fear .

• Drug abuse approximately 40 percent of people who abuse drugs or alcohol also have depression, such people requires a coordinated treatment approach.

• Suicidal mood being occurred in a family.

Understanding the complicated ways depression it can manifest itself  in men, women, and teenagers one of the step toward finding the right treatment for a mental illness that affects an estimate of more than 300 million people around the world.
The major reason depression is difficult to identify is that its symptoms can change depending on the age and sex. Adults with depression generally feel sad, while depression in adolescents feel unable to relax. men with depression are more likely to be angry and aggressive while Women with depression are more likely to have symptoms like unpleasant state of mental uneasiness.
Everyone has times when they feel frustrated or worn out. But when life is dominated by positive feelings on most days and weeks, you may not have depression and also regular exercise can be as effective at treating depression as medication it triggers the growth of new brain cells and connections.

by Azuka Ugoji at 13/08/18