The top four risk factors for depression
Risk factors for depression can be described as qualities or environmental conditions that increase the likelihood of someone experiencing depression. Knowing which factors can increase the chances of a person having depression allows early detection and allows health practitioners to understand why people develop certain mental illnesses.
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3 Steps To Discover The Purpose of Your Life
“You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously.” - Steve Maraboli
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The top five warning signs of depression
Warning signs of depression, as opposed to risk factors for depression, are indicators that suggest a person could be experiencing a dip in their mental health or, possibly, depression. Look out for these tell-tale signs of depression to help you determine the status of someone’s mental health:
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Depression
Depression For years, mental illness has been a conversation that most would prefer to avoid. In South Africa alone there are 23 suicides a day. 70% of South Africa’s attempted suicides have been made by people suffering from a mental illness - whether it is depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. With these statistics in mind, it is irresponsible for communities to not have open and honest conversations about mental health and the rise of depression amongst today’s societies. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses that a
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Healthy habits to help those with depression
Medication and therapy sessions with a psychologist or counsellor are important factors in a person’s recovery from depression, but developing healthy daily habits should be given just as much consideration in one’s mental health plan. Healthy habits, such as practising a balanced diet, exercising regularly, nurturing relationships and hobbies and practising stress management techniques, can all drastically improve a person’s mental health.
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