World Mental Health Day: Let's talk about depression?

Depression is a very common mental disorder, the result of a complex interaction of social, environmental, psychological and biological factors. It can affect people of any age and at any stage of their life cycle, bringing great suffering and impairment to their ability to live. perform even the simplest tasks of everyday life.
Globally, an estimated 350 million people suffer from this disorder, and may have symptoms such as loss of energy, changes in appetite, need to sleep more or less than usual. , anxiety, decreased concentration, feeling of worthlessness, guilt or hopelessness, and thoughts of self-harm or death. If left untreated, it can lead to suicide, which is currently the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds. However, depression can be prevented and has treatment and a better understanding of Illness helps minimize associated scars. One of the biggest barriers to accessing health services is social stigma, where in addition to the burden of suffering and pain, people with depression carry the weight of judgment associated with weakness or unwillingness to help themselves. This risk can be aggravated in situations such as unemployment, significant losses, unprepared retirement or abuse of alcohol and other drugs. We must also make reference to the current context of the contemporary world, where we are affected by crime, environmental pollution, ecological disasters that threaten life on the planet, and important ethical issues.
World Health Day 2017 warns to raise awareness of the need for diagnosis and the search for treatment, emphasizing that openly talking about the topic is the first step to success in this important collective task.