“Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 300 million people affected.

Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life.

Depression results from a complex interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors.”

(Source: World Health Organisation, WHO, 2017)

Depression is an illness that involves the whole body, not just the brain or mind. It affects the way a person eats, sleeps, feels about himself or herself, and thinks about things. It is not a passing, normal state of mind. It is not a sign of personal weakness nor a condition that one can “snap out of”.

Depression can affect anyone. This includes men, women and young people from all backgrounds, in all professions and at all stages of life. People who may even seem carefree and content can experience depression.

The good news is that depression can be treated.

If you think you have depression, please seek help from your GP.

(Source: ifightdepression.com)