Depression: Kick it to the curb once and for all

Depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease and affects people in all communities across the world. Today, Depression is estimated to affect 350 million people.

Depression,an abnormal and poor state of someone's well being. It is the chemical imbalance in the brain,mainly a mental health disorder characterized by persistently low mood and a feeling of sadness.

Depressive disorder often start at a young age; they reduce people's functioning and often are recurring. For these reasons, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide in terms of total years lost due to disability. The demand for curbing depression and other mental health condition is on the rise globally.

According to World Health Organisation (WHO),depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of disability.

Countries are failing in their mental health. Nigeria especially is failing in creating a mental health law that will help sustain, maintain and care for Depressives. It is the lead cause of suicide.

It is time to educate ourselves about depression and support those who are suffering from this mental disorder. 

Written By Ugbiedah Naomi