Category: Depression

Depression referring to the mind is defined by google as feelings of severe despondency and dejection, despondency meaning low spirits or a general feeling of sadness. while the common person hears depression they will think of Major depression which as its name states is one of the most common types of depression, (information published by…

Suicide is a subject that is not openly talked about in society. The act of taking ones life of their own causing death results directly or indirectly act of the victim themselves which they know the consequences of. According to Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC 1960), the attempt to die by suicide…

The elderly population is especially vulnerable to depression because of numerous factors linked to the aging process, including loss of independence and freedom as well as a decrease in memory, speed, health, and skin elasticity. In fact, one of the most imperative factors is the fact that at some time in his or her life,…

In the past, talk about healthy, we just know some physical problems that can be seen or identified and we do not know about the psychological matters which can affect a lot of our life. Recently, with the vigorous development of science, scientists research many diseases in human minds especially depression which is common now…

Introduction Its 2022. As modern an era as it can get. Never before has life been so chaotic, challenging, and quick-moving. On one hand, modern life stands on the pinnacle of comfort and happiness; on the other, it is fraught with the many tensions and anxieties that come with advancement. For some, it might be…

Depression is a mental illness that affects 11.3% of adults in Canada (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2016). Although seemingly a low percentage, depression affects people of all ages at different parts of their life. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 50% of the Canadian population will have, or have had, a mental…

The Great Depression was a severe international tragedy that took place mostly in the 1930s and is deemed to be the worst economic downfall thus far. This turmoil was the longest and most wide-spread depression of the 20th century. In most countries, this disaster lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s. The story To Kill…

Video games: A game played by electronically manipulating images produced by a computer program on a television screen or other display screen. Pre-teens in America have been linked to the problem of depression due to video games. Video games are almost constantly blamed by people to cause depression. They are also said to be the…

Mental illness has always been somewhat taboo in society today. I believe now is the time to shed some more light on the subject to raise awareness. Studies have shown, Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S (Depression 1). Out of all the mental illnesses, depression stands high above the…

Mental health problem, as its name implies, is a condition where someones emotional and mental wellbeing is affected. Mental health problems and the factors contributing to this problem vary and can affect anyone regardless of age, race, and socioeconomic status. Although the type and degree of severity varies, some of the main types of Mental…