World Health Organization states one out of four worldwide suffer from various forms of mental , behavioral and neurological disorders. Are you one of them??
It has also been estimated that depression would be the second largest illness by 2010 keeping in mind its pace by which it is affecting people world over. Here are some statistics for you : Experts in the field of mental health claim that more than half a billion people worldwide suffer from psychiatric disorders , which include abuse owing to drugs and alcohol , epilepsy , dementia , schizophrenia and stress related disorders. To break it down, world-wide we have around 400 million people suffering from anxiety disorders, 340 million from mood disorders, 250 million cases of personality disorders, 100 million cases of alcohol dependence and 45 million cases of schizophrenia.
The definition of health as stated by World Health Organisation includes physical, social, emotional and logical well being. Out of these four parameters, three are related to mental health.
Most of us believe, especially those suffering from mental illness, that Depression and other mental disorders are not curable. Again the specialists , doctors and psychiatric in this field totally feel the opposite. Not just becuase it is their profession but it has been proven in clinical study. With proper aid, guidance and medicines, treatment of mental health is very much possible.
Depression is a psychological disorder involving your body, mood, feelings and even thoughts. Depression may causes a change in the way you think and feel about yourself. Depression, if left untreated, can last for months or even years.
Author: Jasdeep Kohli
Website: http://www.weightloss-health.com
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