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Depression
Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest in activities and by decreased energy. Depression is differentiated from normal mood changes by the extent of its severity, the symptoms and the duration of the disorder. It is estimated that 5-10% of the population at any given time is suffering from identifiable depression need psychiatric treatment or psychosocial intervention. The life-time risk of developing depression is 10-20% in females and slightly less in males.
Symptoms
Depressed mood
Loss of interest and enjoyment
Reduced energy, being easily fatigued, diminished activity
Marked tiredness on slight effort
Reduced concentration and attention on a task
Reduced confidence and self-esteem
Feeling of guilt and unworthiness
Bleak and pessimistic views of the future
Ideas or acts of self-destruction or suicide
Disturbed sleep
Diminished appetite and libido
Unexplained physical symptoms
Why do people get depression?
Depression is a complex disorder which can manifest itself under a variety of circumstances and due to a multiplicity of factors. The biopsychosocial model is useful to understand the causation of depression where biological (genetic and biochemical), sociological (stressors) and psychological (development and life experiences) factors interact to produce a picture of depression. Research during the last 50 years indicates that there is no single factor which can explain the cause for depression.
Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest in activities and by decreased energy. Depression is differentiated from normal mood changes by the extent of its severity, the symptoms and the duration of the disorder. It is estimated that 5-10% of the population at any given time is suffering from identifiable depression need psychiatric treatment or psychosocial intervention. The life-time risk of developing depression is 10-20% in females and slightly less in males.
Symptoms
Depressed mood
Loss of interest and enjoyment
Reduced energy, being easily fatigued, diminished activity
Marked tiredness on slight effort
Reduced concentration and attention on a task
Reduced confidence and self-esteem
Feeling of guilt and unworthiness
Bleak and pessimistic views of the future
Ideas or acts of self-destruction or suicide
Disturbed sleep
Diminished appetite and libido
Unexplained physical symptoms
Why do people get depression?
Depression is a complex disorder which can manifest itself under a variety of circumstances and due to a multiplicity of factors. The biopsychosocial model is useful to understand the causation of depression where biological (genetic and biochemical), sociological (stressors) and psychological (development and life experiences) factors interact to produce a picture of depression. Research during the last 50 years indicates that there is no single factor which can explain the cause for depression.
What the family can do
The role of the family in looking after a depressed person cannot be overemphasized. The family can provide help and support in the following ways:
By early appreciation / recognition of onset of depression;
By helping the patients to start treatment at an appropriate facility, and helping them to continue with the treatment;
By providing adequate supervision and support to minimize the risk of suicide;
By helping the patients to resume their activities and role in life on recovery, and
By getting all the necessary guidance and information to prevent further recurrence.
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