Depression

Content

• Definition
• Statistics
• Prevalenece
• Signs and symptoms of depression
• Causes of depression
• Management
• Difference between stress , anxiety and depression
• Yoga useful in depression
• Food in depression

Defination

Depression is a common mental disorder that present with depresseed mood , loss of interest or pleasure , feelings of guilt or low self – worth , disturbed sleep or appetite , low energy , and poor concentration .

Statistics

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 16.2 million U.S. adult had at least one major depressive episode in 2016 . This represents 6.7 percent of the U.S. adult population . Depression is most common in ages 18 to 25 (10.9 percent) and in individuals belonging to two or more races (10.5percent ).

Prevalenece

• Depression occurs in persons of all genders , ages , and backgrounds .
• Depression is comman , affecting about 121 million people worldwide .
• Depression is among the leading causes of disability worldwide .
• Depression can be reliably diagnosed and treated in primary care .
• Fewer than 25% of those affected have access to effective treatments .

Signs and symptoms

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• Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism .
• Feelings of guilt , worthlessness , or helplessness.
• Irritability , restlessness .
• Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable , including sex
• Fatigue and decreased energy .
• Persistent sad , anxious , or empty feelings .

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Causes of depession

• Genetic or Heregitary
• Biological \Biochemical \Medication
• Dietary
• Environmental
• Socio culture factors \situations \ relationships \ personality

Management

• Antidepressant – primarily work on brain chemicals called neurotransmitters , specially serotonin and norepinephrine.
• Psychotherapy – cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT)
• Electroconvulsive therapy – for cases in which medication and psychotherapy does not relieve a persons treatment – resistant depression , electroconvulsive therapy may be useful .

Difference between stress , anxiety and depression

• Stress – stress is not a mental health condition . It tends to have an obvious trigger , like a move ,divorce , or illness. Stress typically resolves as life events change. However ,stress can lead to mental health problem like anxiety and depression if it persists over long period without relief .
• Depression –depression refers to an experience where you feel down most of the time which is called ‘Low Mood’ and you have also lost interest in things you usually enjoy .you may also have changes in your sleep, appetite, feel guilty, de-motivated and generally withdraw from others .
• Anxiety-anxiety is a sense of fear or dread that something terrible going to happen. Anxiety can be general or specific to a place social situation or thing (phobia).

YOGA USEFUL IN DEPRESSION

Food in depression

• Beta-carotene : apricots broccoli ,carrots, peaches , pumpkin , spinach , sweetpotato
• Vitamin C : blueberries , broccoli , grapefruit , kiwi , oranges , tomato , potatoes , strawberries
• Vitamin E : nuts and seeds , vegetable oil
• Omega-3 fatty acid : flaxseed , nuts , soyabean oil
• Protein rich food : milk , soy products , yogurt , beans , peas , lean beef , low – fat cheese

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