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Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can "snap out of" by "pulling yourself together".The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery.Get advice about coronavirus and looking after your mental wellbeing:Depression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms.They range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. But, similar to the way anyone can develop certain physical health issues, mental health issues aren’t always preventable. Depression affects people from all walks of life, no matter their background. However, various contributing factors can lead to depression. Although depression may affect functional recovery and quality of life after stroke, such condition is often ignored. %����

Depression affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms.

Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or giving birth, can bring it on.People with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. They can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed.

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Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition.

It doesn’t stop you leading your normal life but makes everything harder to do and seem less worthwhile. Learn more about the symptoms, different types, and treatment options. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medicine.Many people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes, such as getting more Reading a self-help book or joining a support group are also worthwhile. Depression is a complex condition and its causes are not fully understood. %PDF-1.5 Although there are known, effective treatments for depression, fewer than half of those affected in the world (in many countries, fewer than 10%) receive such treatments. Another barrier to effective care is inaccurate assessment. 1 0 obj

These may involve: disruption of sleep or eating lack of energy or concentration problems with self-image thoughts of suicide

Depression is a low mood that lasts for a long time, and affects your everyday life.

Depression is a common mental health problem that involves a low mood and a loss of interest in activities.

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How to tell if you have depression. Abstract Mood depression is a common and serious complication after stroke. Barriers to effective care include a lack of resources, lack of trained health-care providers, and social stigma associated with mental disorders.

The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery.Sometimes there's a trigger for depression.

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It can affect people of all ages as well. According to epidemiological studies, nearly 30% of stroke patients develop depression, either in the early or in the late stages after stroke.