The What And Why Of Depression
Happy Diwali, good people! Hope you are having the best of times. If not, let us keep the light of hope burning in our hearts till we learn to heal from the inside out. Why Talk About Depression? How many of you have felt numb while in a room full of people? Phased out while listening to the most mind-boggling stories? Been with the closest of friends and felt completely alone? Heard someone pour their heart out and had nothing to say? That’s why. Depression is widely prevalent in today’s world, with more than 3.5% of the global population suffering from the condition. In developing countries like India, people struggling with depression are more often than not denied proper care owing to the stigma surrounding mental health and scarcity of resources. Let mental health take a back seat, even if it can lead to people ending their lives? No, we need to talk and things need to change. What Is Depression? Depression is one of many mood disorders that leads to feelings of sadnes...