World Health Day: Let’s Talk About Depression

In addition, people with depression often have several of these symptoms: loss of energy; changes in appetite; need to sleep more or less than normal; anxiety; reduction of concentration; indecision; restlessness; feeling worthless, guilty or hopeless; and thoughts of self-harm or suicide. All of this sometimes has dire effects on relationships with family and friends and on the ability to earn a living. At worst, depression can lead to suicide, which is currently the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds.

Speak to heal

The campaign focuses on the importance of talking about depression as a vital component of healing. And it is that the stigmatization of mental diseases, including depression, it continues to be an obstacle for people around the world to ask for help. Talking about depression, whether with a family member, friend, or medical professional, in broader contexts (such as school, workplace, and social settings) or in public settings (media, blogs, or social media) helps to eliminate this stigmatization, which will ultimately lead to an increase in the number of people asking for help.

The overall goal is that an increasing number of people with depression, in all countries, ask for and get help. Specifically, it is intended that the population is better informed about what can cause depression, what consequences it can have (such as it) and about the help that is available for the prevention and treatment of the disease.

The bell

From the World Health Organization It has chosen to pay special attention to three groups disproportionately affected: women of childbearing age (especially after the birth of a child) and the elderly (over 60). And activities and materials have been planned specifically aimed at these three groups.

Some of the messages that will be heard during this day are:

• Depression is a common mental disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life and from all countries.
• The risk of depression is compounded by poverty, unemployment, life events such as the death of a loved one or the breakdown of a relationship, physical illness, and problems caused by alcohol and drugs.
• Depression causes mental distress and can affect people's ability to carry out even the simplest of everyday tasks, sometimes having dire effects on relationships with family and friends.
• Untreated depression can prevent the affected person from working and participating in family and community life.
• At worst, depression can lead to suicide.
• Depression can be effectively prevented and treated. Treatment usually consists of talk therapy, antidepressant medication, or a combination of both.
• Overcoming the stigma that often accompanies depression will help more people get help.
• Talking to someone you trust can be a first step toward healing.

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• Talking about depression, whether with a family member, friend or medical professional, helps to remove this stigmatization of mental illness and to make more and more people ask for help.
• Young people 15 to 24 years old, women of childbearing age (especially after the birth of a child) and people over 60 are especially vulnerable groups to this disorder.

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