1 in 4 people have depression

• April 25, 2024

The depression It is one of the most common mental illnesses. 1 out of 4 people present a picture of this type throughout his life, he said María Elena Medina Mora , general director of National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente Múñiz (INPRF) The depression It is characterized by feelings of sadness or discouragement , at least, for two consecutive weeks, as well as loss of interest in things, difficulty sleeping and concentrating, Appetite disturbances , that is, uneasiness or anguish Excessive tiredness, feeling guilty, impotence or uselessness and even thoughts of death.

According to Medina Mora, the demonstrations of the depression in women they express themselves with anger and little energy, sleep disorders, palpitations, crying and affecting their health; while men are isolate , they speak less, they consume more alcohol and show unwillingness to work: "Women are more likely to get depressed . However, many of those who suffer, do not know and a large proportion of those who realize, do not know what to do, "says the head of INPRF.

The depression It is a chronic disease, which if not treated in time, triggers a deterioration in the quality of life of those who suffer from it. In this regard, Medina Mora said that this mental illness affects 2 women for 1 man. However, when the patient reaches one of its most serious consequences, such as the attempt to suicide , affects men more.

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