Depression is a mood disorder, and affects millions of people worldwide. In Hong Kong, as many as 1 in 4 people suffer from depression or anxiety.
Feelings of sadness, low mood and hopelessness may occur in many people. Depression is not just feeling sad; it can be a very debilitating disorder. When these feelings persist and start to affect daily activities like eating, sleeping and working, or cause physical symptoms, these may be signs of depression.
Almost anyone can suffer depression, regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, etc. The causes of depression are multifactorial. Unfortunately, there are certain risk factors that will increase the risk of developing depression. Just to mention a few:
Regardless, it is important to remember that for anyone suffering from depression, it is never their fault, and the symptoms are often out of their control. Depression can manifest in many different ways so understanding this disorder is essential, and will help you identify if you, your family or friends exhibit these symptoms.
Depression is diagnosed when they show symptoms for at least two weeks. Common symptoms include the following:
It is important to have a proper diagnosis from a licensed practitioner. Subsequently, the treatment plan for depression is different for every person. Different strategies include (but may not necessarily include all of the following):
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