Everyone experiences moments of stress and sadness in the course of their days. But depression is more impactful and lasts much longer. The World Health Organization has declared that depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. We acknowledge the impact of general mental health issues on World Mental Health Day October 10, 2023, and depression is acknowledged on Depression Screening Day Thurs Oct 5, 2023.
Depression can interfere with the activities of daily life, it can cause physical symptoms (such as pain, weight changes, sleeping issues, or loss of energy). Depression may lead to an inability to focus and concentrate, a lack of interest ...