Depression is a complex and debilitating mental health condition that affects millions worldwide. It transcends mere sadness, engulfing individuals in a persistent state of profound despair and robbing them of motivation, pleasure and energy. Its grip can be suffocating, influencing thoughts, emotions and physical well-being.
Symptoms vary but often include persistent feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness and guilt, accompanied by changes in appetite, sleep disturbances and difficulty concentrating. Depression can isolate individuals, making them feel disconnected from others and themselves.
Yet, amidst the darkness, there is hope. Treatment options such as therapy, medication and lifestyle changes offer pathways to recovery. Support from loved ones and mental health professionals can provide vital lifelines. Understanding and destigmatising depression is crucial, fostering empathy and creating environments where those affected feel safe to seek help. Ultimately, addressing depression requires compassion, patience and a commitment to holistic well-being.
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Depression
Everyone has had experiences of being sad sometimes in life. These are common feelings that are part of life. However, not everyone who is sad can be diagnosed with depression and need to receive counselling. Depression is a serious mental illness. People with depression feel the sad and gloomy feeling much more intensely and for…
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Psychosocial Disability and NDIS
Mental Health Illness Mental health illness refers to a group of disorders that affects how person feels, thinks and behaves, in the same way as gastrointestinal disorders refers to a group of illnesses that affect the digestive system of human body. A mental health condition may be short term or lifelong and has a range…