Depression is a common and debilitating illness. It is treatable, but the majority of persons with depression do not receive even minimally adequate treatment
Depression is characterized by changes in mood, self-attitude, cognitive functioning, sleep, appetite, and energy level
The World Health Organization found that major depression was the leading cause of disability worldwide
Depression causes suffering, decreases quality of life, and causes impairment in social and occupational functioning
It is associated with increased health care costs as well as with higher rates of many chronic medical conditions
Studies have shown that a high number of depressive symptoms are associated with poor health and impaired functioning, whether or not the criteria for a diagnosis of major depression are met
Depression is an episodic condition. People have an episode of depression, get well, and may or may not have another episode later in their life. In 2005-2006, in any 2-week period, 5.4% of Americans 12 years of age and older had depression. Females, people 40-59 years of age, non-Hispanic black persons, and people living below the poverty level had higher rates of depression than their respective counterparts. Depression is a condition that causes impairment in many areas of functioning - including school, work, family, and social life. Approximately 80% of people with depression reported that their symptoms interfered with their ability to work, maintain a home, and be socially active. Reflecting this high rate of functional impairment, almost two-thirds of the estimated $83 billion that depression cost the United States in the year 2000 resulted from lowered productivity and workplace absenteeism
Clinical depression or major depression is a serious mood disorder because it can affect those suffering from it in quite a negative way. We all have our lows but with depression the lows are so bad that they interfere with that person's everyday functioning, and if left untreated it could end in suicide. A lot of the times what makes major depression different than just depression is that major depression could be the result of a chemical imbalance. This chemical imbalance can be treated with medication and therapy. Depression is a serious illness if not treated. Not only could that person hurt themselves but also hurt someone else.
maniac is a serious type of depression the other is voices inside your head
Yes it can but depression is a serious medical condition. You should talk to your doctor for more ways depression can affect you.
Depression can very well cause delusions. But when this happens, it no longer is depression. If your seeing things out of the ordinary your depression could have turned into something much more serious like, physcotic depression.
Reactive depression may or may not be a serious problem, it depends entirely on how much it affects the person's ability to function.
Yes; a very serious one.
People commit suicide because of serious depression. Anything that can contribute to depression can contribute to a decision to suicide.
Depression in teens can get very serious. I remember when I had depression, it got as far as suicide pacts. If you know a teen that has depression, call a doctor and have them tested. Don't be afraid to get the teen mad because in the end, he/she will be very happy.
No, sorry there isn't. Clinical depression is a serious illness (and is sometimes fatal). Even the best treatments for it often fail and the ultimate fallback treatment for unresponsive cases (ECT) has serious side effects itself.
A serious problem that disrupts women's lives and can have effects on the baby, other children, her partner, and other relationships.
depression
Depression can be alleviated by meditation, therapy, and for some serious cases, medication.
Big problem, especially when it comes to exams etc. Can cause depression and serious problems if ignored.