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World Health Day 2017 - Depression: Let's Talk by lomaxx: 2:50pm On Apr 07, 2017
What is Depression?

Depression is an illness characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities normally enjoyed, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks. Depression is the largest cause of disability worldwide.

Who Does it Affect?

Depression can affect any person. One in five women, one in twelve men, two percent of children and five percent of teenagers suffer from depression. No one is immune to depression. It can affect anyone directly or indirectly.

Factors Predisposing to Depression

•Genetic predisposition
•Unemployment
•Poverty
•Troubled relationships
•Substance abuse, especially alcohol
•Natural catastrophe
•Death of a loved one or a spouse
•Divorce
•Domestic violence
•Sexual or physical abuse
•Personality disorders
•Mental illness
•Neurosis
•Chronic medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension and HIV/AIDs
•Erectile dysfunction
•Infertility
•Single status in late adulthood

Symptoms of Depression

•Persistent sad, anxious, empty mood
•Feeling of helplessness
•Feeling of guilt and worthlessness
•Loss of interest in things normally enjoyed
•Loss of appetite, weight loss, or weight gain
•Fatigue
•Suicide attempts
•Restlessness; irritability
•Difficulty in concentration and decision making
•Headaches, chronic pain and digestive disorders


How to Handle Depression

According to the World Health Organisation, the following are ways to handle depression:

•Talk to someone you trust about your feelings.
•Seek professional help. Your local healthcare worker or doctor is a good place to start.
•Remember that with the right help, you can get better.
•Stay connected. Keep in contact with family and friends.
•Exercise regularly, even if it’s just as short walk.
•Stick to regular eating and sleeping habits.
•Accept that you might have depression and adjust your expectations. You may not be able to accomplish as much as you do usually.
•Avoid or restrict alcohol intake and refrain from using illicit drugs; they can worsen depression.
•If you feel suicidal, contact someone for help immediately.


http://totalhealth.com.ng/how-to-combat-depression-2017-world-health-day-2017/

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Re: World Health Day 2017 - Depression: Let's Talk by lomaxx: 2:52pm On Apr 07, 2017
Cc: dominique


Today is the biggest day in Health this year. I think this deserves a front-page feature.
Re: World Health Day 2017 - Depression: Let's Talk by Radiohead6(f): 4:53pm On Apr 07, 2017
Sadly its a well know Fact that some Doctors don't believe Depression exists in our community. Well its Real as Real can be and can affect everybody and anybody ranging from less that one week to years, The Boy who you see every morning Smiling is completely depressed on the inside, as they tend to hide their depressed feelings well to cut any form of unnecessary discussions, , That little girl that you think knows nothing could be bleeding inside with anguish and depression , The Single Mother of two who cuts herself on a daily is also in the depth of Depression because you left her with no reason, Your neighbours Son who everybody knows as an OTC drug addict is also very depressed as his way out of the depths is to find 'Artificial Happiness' Neddles and Pills now become part of his syestem. We need to start listening to people and stop pointing fingers when your closet is built on the tears blood and sweat of the innocent . #Health Awareness Day
#ReligionDosn'tSaveJesusDoes
Re: World Health Day 2017 - Depression: Let's Talk by Nobody: 4:27pm On Dec 26, 2017
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your contact sir
thanks.
Re: World Health Day 2017 - Depression: Let's Talk by Nobody: 4:32pm On Dec 26, 2017
Thanks

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