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Although depression is not a normal situation for the elderly, it is quite common. It affects roughly 20% of the elderly population, a rate twice as high as the general population (10%).
- in Depression by Tony
Review of Some, Medical Causes for Depression
The following article looks at some unfamiliar causes of depression. Albeit, there are plenty of examples to choose from in the study literature.
What is depression
Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is different from the mood fluctuations that people regularly experience as a part of life.
Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. It’s a normal reaction to loss, life’s struggles, or an injured self-esteem.
- in Mental Health by Tony
Mental Health Care and Stigma
Although the UK’s awareness of mental health care has improved radically since the 1960s, there is still an associated stigma that would surprise most Americans. For instance, a visit to a psychologist in the US is perceived as somewhat routine, but that’s not so in Britain, where seeking therapy is a big step – it’s an admission of an illness that is considered shameful, so therapy sessions would probably be kept secret.