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Depression -No,It's not a disease!

Today let's talk about depression. It literally means a lack of expression. Normally people perceive it as a disease but it is a normal state of mind. Wikipedia explains it as "A state of low mood and aversion(by the way it is a strong feeling of not liking somebody/something) activity, that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, tendencies, feelings and sense of well-being". So Why are we actually having a conversation on this state of mind? The very first reason being it is a major public health problem contributing to significant morbidity,disability as well as mortality,along with socioeconomic losses.A recent study revealed that there arises 10M cases of depression each year in India only-Sounds horrible,no? ●It affects all-children,adolescents,middle-aged groups,and the elderly -both men and women  residing in urban as well as rural areas and slums. ●Depression and suicide are closely interlinked . Recognition at early stages  is critical for red...
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