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Africa: Three Myths About Depression We Should Debunk #WorldHealthDay
This is Africa, 7 April 2017
Today we commemorate World Health Day amid reports by the World Health Organisation indicating that depression is the number one cause of ill-health globally. The theme… Read more »
3 Myths About Depression We Should Debunk #WorldHealthDay
Depression is an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks.
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4 April 2017
Let’s talk about depression - focus on older people
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- World Health Organization
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- World Health Organization
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Depression among older people is common. Yet is it often overlooked. Loneliness and loss of independence are among the causes. Depression can impact ... see more »
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4 April 2017
Let’s talk about depression - focus on adolescents and young adults
- Author:
- World Health Organization
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- World Health Organization
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Depression affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries. It causes mental anguish and impacts on people's ability to carry out ... see more »
