Let`s try to demystify depression
(WorldNews Health)

Hiding behind smiles or tears, success or failure, wealth or poverty, depression is a silent, invisible, and serious mental health issue that often gets swept under the carpet and locked behind closed doors. It is also a silent killer as depression is one of the leading causes of suicide. The World Health Organisation describes depression as “…an illness characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks”. Let`s look at some facts on depression and suicide from WHO.India has 9,000 psychiatrists, or one doctor for every 100,000 people.One out of seven people in...