World Mental Health Day: Learn About the Problem of Depression

In Brief

• There are many causes of depression…

• What are the early symptoms of depression?

Every year, millions of people worldwide face depression. According to the World Health Organization's report, more than 280 million people are dealing with this issue. It is not just a mental state but a serious problem that affects a person's way of thinking, ability to understand, and way of living. Due to depression, a person continuously feels sad, hopeless, and inferior. If not treated soon, it can have serious effects on daily functioning, relationships, and physical health.

There are many causes of depression…

There are many causes of depression, including prolonged stress, instability in relationships, financial situations or career-related failures, loneliness, hormonal changes, lack of sleep, or a long-term serious illness, and sometimes even genetics. Additionally, people who are more sensitive by nature tend to worry constantly after an event occurs in their life. Furthermore, especially in women, hormonal fluctuations and among young people, the pressure of social media can also lead to depression. Moreover, a lack of mental and emotional support can also cause a person to fall into depression or be unable to come out of it.

What are the early symptoms of depression?

Now let's look at what the early symptoms of depression are. The onset of depression is gradual. Initially, there is constant sadness, loss of interest in work, effects on appetite and sleep, feeling useless and guilty, and feeling that nothing good is left in life. Nothing feels enjoyable. As this condition becomes more severe, these people start keeping a distance from others, stop talking, and stay in solitude. In severe depression, individuals may also start having suicidal thoughts. In such a situation, it is very important to seek help from a mental health professional. If these symptoms are seen in a person for a long time, it is not right to ignore them. It is very important to recognize these symptoms in time and get treatment for them.

These are the symptoms of depression, but what exactly are the remedies to overcome depression? Do not suppress your emotions, share your feelings with a trusted person, maintain a healthy diet and get enough sleep, include exercise, yoga, and meditation in your daily routine, limit the use of social media, if you feel consistently sad or depressed, seek counseling or consult a doctor, engage in activities and hobbies you enjoy. This will bring you joy and help you forget sorrow.