Introduction: Depression, a prevalent and complex mental health condition, continues to impact individuals worldwide. However, misconceptions, stigmas, and a lack of awareness often hinder individuals from seeking help and receiving the support they need. This article aims to address these challenges: understanding depression, promoting mental health awareness, and fostering support for individuals battling depression. By…
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Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a kind of depression which occurs due to change in seasons. It is also known as winter depression or seasonal depression. This kind of depression repeatedly occurs and terminates at the same time every year. It occurs in the winter month and the person usually starts feeling better or normal…
Read MoreHow to motivate yourself when you are depressed
In times of uncertainty, it’s quite natural to fall into a depressed state. Life is full of ups and downs. We came across numerous challenges during our life span. In these tough times, many people might fall into a depressed state and find it difficult to handle the situation. It’s very important to take action…
Read MoreHow to support someone with suicidal thoughts and depression
Before we talk, how to support a person to cope with depression and suicidal thoughts, we should understand what exactly it is?What is DepressionDepression is a mental condition which can be described by hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. You feel that now this world is nothing for you, no one can help you and you can’t be…
Read MoreHow is Depression Different from Sadness?
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), India ranks first in the list of the most depressed countries in the world with over 56 million people suffering from depression. This is surprising because 17% of all the suicides committed in the world last year were from India. In such a situation, a…
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