When sadness and depression strikes..
According to WHO, as of April 2016 an estimate of 350 million suffers from depression. Most of them are women and unfortunately, some of them leads to suicide..
But what's the difference between sadness and depression?
I read that sadness is one of the many symptoms of depression. It is a normal emotion towards an unpleasant situation.
Depression on the other hand occurs because of traumatic experience like bereavement, unemployment, lack of social interaction and many more. It is the illness that needs medical attention.
When a person is categorized with mood swings, lack of interest and sleep, loss of weight and cannot eat, stressful and had reduced energy for at least two weeks, he may be suffering from depression.
It can be chronic and may take its lapses. Consultation from a clinical psychologist is advised. Co-curricular activities and positive reinforcements also improves their way of life.
It is better to be surrounded with people who will help him to see a bigger and brighter perspective.
Center for family ministries (CEFAM) is located in Ateneo de Manila Campus Quezon City and Don Bosco Makati. It helps improve the well-being and growth of Filipino families. They have different programs that includes counseling through appointment.
Check their website at www.cefam.ph
Depression is a rising global illness that should be diagnosed and treated early with accurate diagnosis and medications.