Salamatak – Depression

Imagine that one day you came down with a seasonal fever, and your symptoms kept getting worse. What would you do? Would you be embarrassed to go to the doctors? Or would you tell yourself ‘what if someone saw me there? What would they say?’.

Certainly, these thoughts rarely exist with physical ailments, so why is it different with mental illnesses such as depression?

Why would you feel shame, and neglect your mental health with excuses that make no sense?

Mental illness is as serious as physical illness, when neglected it can cause more complications on your health.

Depression is the illness of the century. If you or any of your acquaintances experience any of its symptoms do not hesitate to contact a professional.

Depression Facts #1
Struggles of Depression Patients #2
Treatments #3

Depression Facts

– Depression is the second main cause for deaths between the ages of 15-29 caused by suicide. According to WHO, suicide rates reach 800,000 every year.

– Women are more likely to suffer from depression than men.

– Scientific studies indicate that only 10% of depression cases are clinically treated.

Struggles of Depression Patients

Symptoms vary based on the phase of depression: beginning phase, intermediate phase, or extreme. Moreover, the symptoms vary based on the patient and the causes of depression. These symptoms include:

– Constant anxiety.

– Low energy levels.

– Decreased activity.

– High irritability and boredom.

– Sleep disorders.

– Decreased appetite.

– Constant feeling of guilt or lack of self-esteem.

– Difficulty in concentrating.

– Suicidal thoughts.

Treatments

The treatment of depression varies based on the case of each patient. Depression can be treated in various ways:
– Cognitive behavioral therapy.
– Psychotherapy.
– Antidepressant medications.
Depression Prevention
There is no proven way to avoid depression, however some measures can be taken to help minimize the chance of developing some of its symptoms:
– Limiting and controlling anxiety.
– Improving self-esteem.
– Emotional support from family and friends can help depression patients overcome this phase.
– Positive and logical thinking, and ignoring any bad, or self-harming thoughts.
– Occupying one’s mind and time with hobbies.

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Salamatak is an awareness program with an authentic Arab spirit that provides health advice and guidance in line with the standards of international health awareness organizations. It aims to elevate society through health and safety awareness in a spontaneous way, and targets healthy people in particular and society in general.