Depression is such a mental problem where a person feels
disappointed, frustrated and indifference to anything for at least two weeks.
In addition to that, different types of physical and emotional symptoms
appear. Because of depression, the personal, familial, educational, professional
and social life of a person is damaged and normal activities are hampered.
Different studies show that 5 to 17 percent of the world's population are
suffering from depression. According to a report, conducted by the World Mental
Health Survey in 17 countries, there is 1 depressed person among 20 adult men
and women.
Every year, the World Health Day is observed on April 7th. Like other
years, a theme was set for the day this year(2017). The theme was 'Depression-
Let's Talk'. Considering the importance of public health, the theme was very
timely for the world. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO)
estimation, the burden of depression will remain its highest peak by 2030.
When
a man suffers from depression, his personal life is damaged, family life is
hampered; besides, because of non-productivity and treatment of a large number
of depressed citizens, the socio-economic impact of depression is created in
societies and states.
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 3,000
people commit suicide every day around the world, that means about 8 million
people commit suicide each year- most of these suicides occur due to
depression. To prevent suicide also, the role of identifying and seeking the
remedy of depression is important.
There is no reason to consider depression as
a personal disorder, in public health, the impact of depression is widespread. To
assess from the public perspective, the causes of depression have to be
considered.
Generally, there are physical, mental and social causes behind
depression. Those who are suffering from long-term physical disorders, such as
diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, respiratory problems etc., are prone to
depression more. To identify and control these chronic diseases, awareness has
to be made.
Emotional stress and personality form are responsible for
depression. So, being stress free, to improve the quality of personality,
social skills have to be increased since childhood.
Social discrimination,
unrest, deprivation, and poverty create particular pressures. Depression may
occur in somebody from these pressures. Necessary steps have to be taken for
social protection. If there is a negative effect of the role of the parents in
the upbringing of the children, if anybody is subjected to any kind of abuse,
he may suffer from depression in future. It is urgent to prevent child
oppression and, to become ideal parents.
After any disaster, the affected
population falls into great trouble, which may lead them to depression. As soon
as after the disaster, depression can be prevented by providing 'primary mental
healthcare'.
Apart from focusing on the causes of depression, the misconceptions
and misbeliefs about depression have to be minimized. Depression is a medical
problem. We have to provide scientific information about its long-term and widespread
negative effects.
The sooner depression can be diagnosed, the sooner it will be
cured and the harmful effects will be reduced. For the treatment of depression,
medicines have to be taken scientifically, and counseling services have to be
taken if necessary. Not being confused with any advertisements, medicines for
depression have to be taken regularly.
Effective role of health professionals,
psychiatrists, policy makers, the media and the conscious society of all levels
can contribute significantly to prevention, rapid identification, and remedies
of depression. Giving importance to the theme of the World Health Day this year,
let's talk about depression.
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