Abstract

BREAKING THE STIGMA: SURVEYING DEPRESSION AND ITS SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL CAUSES

Harshpreet Kaur, Saurabh Sharma*, Smruti Ranjan Dash, Sandip Prasad Tiwari

Faculty of Pharmacy, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh India (492101)

ABSTRACT

Depression is a frequent mental disease. It is characterized by a low mood or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities over an extended length of time. Depression differs from normal mood swings and sentiments about daily living. Depressive illnesses are characterized by intense or chronic sorrow that interferes with daily functioning. Depression is a complex condition that affects both the mind and the body. Adolescent depression is a severe mental health condition characterized by continuous sorrow and a loss of interest in activities. It influences how teenagers think, feel, and act, and it can cause emotional, functional, and physical difficulties. A major public health issue that negatively affects many facets of life is depression. It is the main cause of disability-adjusted life years in teenagers and young adults. Its development is likely to be influenced by a wide range of elements, including biology, physical illness, gender, psychosocial issues, and socioeconomic circumstances. Although depression affects women more frequently than it does males, depression affects men as well and is a significant public health issue despite receiving less attention. Numerous prior studies have demonstrated that poor mental health varies by social class.

Keywords: Depression , adult , physical health, physical illness , health.