Tag: Depression

Did you know that even if you completed a stint in depression treatment, you are still at risk of suffer a relapse? Unfortunately, no depression clinic can guarantee that you will recover from this mental illness as there is no cure for it. Recovery requires lots of hard work, dedication and commitment. So why does […]

Developing depression has almost become as common as catching a cold. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that globally, there are 350 million people suffering from this mental illness. While this statistic may be alarming, you don’t have to become a part of it, that’s why in this article, we are going to tell you […]

Depression is much more than just feeling sad or unhappy, it’s a mental illness that dulls practically every single activity that we engage in over a sustained period of time. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR; APA, 2000) defines depression as having a depressed mood, loss of interest […]

We are all going to feel unhappy and sad at some point in our lives but when these emotions stay and do not go away, it may be that you or a loved one could be suffering from depression. However, depression isn’t just about feeling sad. It’s much more than that. So then what is […]

If you or a loved is suffering from the depression, then professional medical help needs to be sought after immediately. However, there are many people that do not get treatment for this mental illness and one of the main reasons is due to the stigma attached to it. One of the biggest fears that those […]

Forget what you’ve heard or what you’re afraid to hear – depression is not a sign of weakness! It’s a real illness that affects millions of people all around the world. In fact, it’s so worrying that even the World Health Organisation (WHO) defines depression as a ‘Global Public Health Concern’ that is the leading […]