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In India the average age for depression is 31.9 years, whereas in the U.S. and China it is 22.7 years and 18.8 years respectively. An average age of depression that occurs in an individual in France is 28.4 years and in Germany it is 27.6 years.
NEW DELHI A healthy mind is a boon, and it can be only understood by those who suffer from an unquiet mind or a mind which needs professional attention. On the World Mental Health Day this year the World Federation for Mental Health has chosen depression as its theme. As per the survey more than 350 million people are affected by depression of all ages and men and women from all backgrounds. Despite effective treatment available for depression, less than half affected receive the treatment worldwide. As per the World Health Organization, on the worlds scale Indians are the most depressed.
Depression is categorized by the range of its episodes in three types- mild, moderate or severe. The study also revealed that around 9 percent of Indians are reported to have extended term of depression in their lifespan and 36 percent suffer from major depressive episode (MDE).
The MDE is described by sadness, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, loss of interest or pleasure, low energy and poor concentration in addition to feeling depressed.
Depression is ranked fourth as the foremost cause for disability worldwide by WHO.
Speculations have been made that by 2020, depression will be the second leading cause of world disability and by 2030 is expected to contribute to the largest disease bulk.
In India the average age for depression is 31.9 years, whereas in the U.S. and China it is 22.7 years and 18.8 years respectively. An average age of depression that occurs in an individual in France is 28.4 years and in Germany it is 27.6 years.
One out of 10 people worldwide suffer from major depression and almost one out of five persons experience depression in a lifetime, informs the World Psychiatric Association.
Depressive symptoms start at a young age and could be persistent, without medical attention. The nation with high number of individuals inflicted with MDE were the ones earning higher income, is 28.1 percent, than with ones with low or middle income scale nations, is 19.8 percent. The members of WHO were called for a recent assembly to take effective measures to control depression.
Most severe depression can lead to suicide if one avoids medical care. In mild cases it can be treated without medication, with therapy. Whereas, in moderated and severe cases medical attention is needed as it declines the suicide rate.
Research has shown that depression is a more critical condition than asthma, diabetes and arthritis. People suffering from depression keep on suffering and it may prove fatal as it interferes with their day to day life, as one stops taking interest in work, studies, sleep and other activities, as said by Lancet study
India Is Worlds Most Depressed Nation
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NEW DELHI A healthy mind is a boon, and it can be only understood by those who suffer from an unquiet mind or a mind which needs professional attention. On the World Mental Health Day this year the World Federation for Mental Health has chosen depression as its theme. As per the survey more than 350 million people are affected by depression of all ages and men and women from all backgrounds. Despite effective treatment available for depression, less than half affected receive the treatment worldwide. As per the World Health Organization, on the worlds scale Indians are the most depressed.
Depression is categorized by the range of its episodes in three types- mild, moderate or severe. The study also revealed that around 9 percent of Indians are reported to have extended term of depression in their lifespan and 36 percent suffer from major depressive episode (MDE).
The MDE is described by sadness, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, loss of interest or pleasure, low energy and poor concentration in addition to feeling depressed.
Depression is ranked fourth as the foremost cause for disability worldwide by WHO.
Speculations have been made that by 2020, depression will be the second leading cause of world disability and by 2030 is expected to contribute to the largest disease bulk.
In India the average age for depression is 31.9 years, whereas in the U.S. and China it is 22.7 years and 18.8 years respectively. An average age of depression that occurs in an individual in France is 28.4 years and in Germany it is 27.6 years.
One out of 10 people worldwide suffer from major depression and almost one out of five persons experience depression in a lifetime, informs the World Psychiatric Association.
Depressive symptoms start at a young age and could be persistent, without medical attention. The nation with high number of individuals inflicted with MDE were the ones earning higher income, is 28.1 percent, than with ones with low or middle income scale nations, is 19.8 percent. The members of WHO were called for a recent assembly to take effective measures to control depression.
Most severe depression can lead to suicide if one avoids medical care. In mild cases it can be treated without medication, with therapy. Whereas, in moderated and severe cases medical attention is needed as it declines the suicide rate.
Research has shown that depression is a more critical condition than asthma, diabetes and arthritis. People suffering from depression keep on suffering and it may prove fatal as it interferes with their day to day life, as one stops taking interest in work, studies, sleep and other activities, as said by Lancet study
India Is Worlds Most Depressed Nation
In repley To :
http://www.defence.pk/forums/world-affairs/213123-25-pakistanis-suffer-mental-disorders.html
It doesnt matter though. Like I said in developing nations, depression does tend to be high cuz of all the struggles people have to face.
