Depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy US$1 trillion each year. Every US$ 1 invested in scaling up treatment for depression and anxiety leads to a return of US$ 4 in better health and ability to work, according to a new WHO-led study which estimates, for the first time, both the health and economic […]
In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, according to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO) today. The brief also highlights who has been most affected and summarizes the effect of the pandemic on the availability of mental health services […]
A serious problem exists with the public’s understanding of depression. The problem occurs because of the clinical term “Major Depression” and the general use of the word “depression.” One of the definitions in the Merriam-Webster dictionary indicates that depression is “a state of feeling sad.” Therefore, the general public typically defines “depression” interchangeably with “sadness” […]
Some of these comments may be well-intentioned but they show a lack of understanding of the nature of depression. The problem is rooted in the use of the word “depression” as a diagnosis. The reason this is a problem is due to the word “depression” also being used by the public to describe a mood […]
What If I Have a Heart Attack? George suddenly experienced excruciating chest pain one day at work. Never having experienced such symptoms before, he was rushed to the hospital. After testing to evaluate for a heart attack, the doctor concluded that his heart was fine and that he had an anxiety attack. When asked about […]