{"id":810,"date":"2023-07-12T06:12:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T06:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/?p=810"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:44:09","slug":"the-underlying-facts-of-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"The Underlying Facts of Depression","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India is not an exception to the fact that depression affects millions of people worldwide. While some studies claim that the prevalence of depression is rising, others contend that it is decreasing. By far the most common condition, depression accounts for 99% of all mental and neurological disorders. Major Depressive Disorder and its related mood disorders, such as bipolar, postpartum, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, and suicide, are all included under this condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even if some characteristics make depression more likely to occur, anyone can experience depression, regardless of age, race, or ethnicity.\u00a0 No of your demographics or health state, depression is never a &#8220;normal&#8221; aspect of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2878bf;color:#2878bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2878bf;color:#2878bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#_types_of_depression\" >\u00a0Types of Depression\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#1_major_depressive_disorder\" >1. Major Depressive Disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#2_persistent_depressive_disorder\" >2. Persistent Depressive Disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#3_bipolar_depression\" >3. Bipolar Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#4_seasonal_depression\" >4. Seasonal Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#5_postpartum_depression\" >5. Postpartum Depression<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#symptoms_of_depression\" >Symptoms of Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#prevalence_rates_of_depression_in_india\" >Prevalence Rates of Depression in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#treatment_tips_for_depression\" >Treatment Tips for Depression<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#treatment_types\" >Treatment Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#psychological_treatments\" >Psychological Treatments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#self-care\" >Self-Care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/the-underlying-facts-of-depression\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_types_of_depression\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Types of Depression\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/patients-families\/depression\/what-is-depression\">types of depression<\/a> exist, and their symptoms may show up in slightly different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_major_depressive_disorder\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Major Depressive Disorder<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is the kind of depression that is often referred to as clinical depression. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 19.4 million adults, or 7.8 percent of all adults in the United States, had at least one episode of major depression in 2019. Additionally, it was observed over the years that this kind of depression was noticed in women (around 9.6%) and people between the ages of 18 and 25 years (15.2 %).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_persistent_depressive_disorder\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Persistent Depressive Disorder<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Persistent depressive disorder, or dysthymia, is a type of chronic depression that lasts 2 years or longer. It generally involves milder feelings of sadness and hopelessness, along with other depression symptoms. Furthermore, around 3% of people in the U.S. suffer from this kind of depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_bipolar_depression\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Bipolar Depression<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">People having bipolar disorder suffer from an episode of depression. However, it happens to some of them. According to a 2015 review of 25 population- and community-based studies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lifetime prevalence of bipolar I was 1.06 percent, and 0.71 percent of people had bipolar I in a given year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The lifetime prevalence of bipolar II was 1.57 percent, and 0.50 percent of people had bipolar II in a given year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_seasonal_depression\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Seasonal Depression<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mood swings that coincide with climatic fluctuations characterize seasonal affective disorder, also known as a major depressive disorder with seasonal patterns. Also, some people experience the symptoms of seasonal depression in the spring and summer, but for the majority, it starts in the autumn and lasts through the winter. Furthermore, women, adolescents, and persons who live at higher elevations are more likely than others to have seasonal depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_postpartum_depression\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>5. Postpartum Depression<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After childbirth, mood swings and transient sensations of sorrow are extremely common. number of factors, such as hormonal changes, loss of sleep, and the demands of caring for a newborn, can cause these &#8216;baby blues&#8217;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additionally, loss of appetite, social disengagement, and unpleasant feelings can all be signs of postpartum depression. It might also have an impact on your bond with the infant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"symptoms_of_depression\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Symptoms of Depression<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are various symptoms of depression that are prevalent in people. The symptoms are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">unusual irritability or difficulty managing anger<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">changes in energy, including restlessness, fatigue, or a sense of being slowed down<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">loss of enjoyment in your usual interests, including hobbies or spending time with friends and loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">a tendency to ruminate on regrets and fears, mistakes you believe you\u2019ve made, or other dark thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">insomnia or oversleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">chronic fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">changes in appetite and weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"prevalence_rates_of_depression_in_india\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Prevalence Rates of Depression in India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The comparative depression rates in different countries in the year 2023 are mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-814 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/chart-1-300x181.png\" alt=\"Depression rates\" width=\"497\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/chart-1-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/chart-1.png 553w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"treatment_tips_for_depression\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Treatment Tips for Depression<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are effective treatments for this condition. These include psychological treatment and medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"treatment_types\"><\/span><strong>Treatment Types<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The initial therapies are psychological ones. In cases of moderate and severe depression, healthcare professionals can use them in conjunction with antidepressant medicines. Furthermore, for moderate depression, antidepressant medicines are not necessary. New ways of thinking, coping, or interacting with others can be learned through psychological therapy. They might consist of supervised lay therapists and professional talk therapy. Both in-person and online talk therapy are options. Also, access to psychological therapy is possible via self-help books, websites, and applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">New ways of thinking, coping, or interacting with others can be learned through psychological therapy. They might consist of supervised lay therapists and professional talk therapy. Both in-person and online talk therapy are options. Access to psychological therapy is possible through self-help books, websites, and mobile apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"psychological_treatments\"><\/span><strong>Psychological Treatments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/treatments\/neurology\">psychological treatments<\/a> include:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Behavioral activation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cognitive behavioral therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interpersonal psychotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Problem-solving therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Antidepressant medications include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine. Additionally, d<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">octors should not use antidepressants for treating this condition in children and should not consider them as the first line of treatment in adolescents, among whom they should use them with extra caution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"self-care\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Self-Care<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-812 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/self-care-300x280.png\" alt=\"self care tips\" width=\"470\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/self-care-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/self-care.png 398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Staying Active<\/strong>&#8211; One should engage in a variety of activities when depressed. One can increase the number of activities they enjoy by making a list of past activities they used to enjoy, including as many as possible, planning one of these activities each day, increasing the amount of time available for those activities, and reflecting on or noting what they enjoyed about an activity afterward. However, one can also talk to others about their favourite activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Sleeping Pattern<\/strong>&#8211; Sleep habits may be disturbed by the stated condition. To fully recuperate, it&#8217;s important to make an effort to return to a regular sleep schedule. It is best to have a consistent bedtime and wakeup schedule. Additionally, trying to limit your intake of caffeine-containing beverages (such coffee, strong tea, cola, or energy drinks) to no more than two cups per day can be quite helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Negative Thoughts<\/strong>&#8211; Worrying or thinking negatively is common in people suffering from depression. As a matter of fact, this affects the ability to focus on getting better and makes you more vulnerable to unhealthy emotions. Also, journaling is a great way to narrow down your thoughts and in turn it will eradicate the level of this condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Dealing with Irritability<\/strong>&#8211; Those who are depressed occasionally become agitated. Changes in sleeping habits and lifestyle might make these symptoms worse. Also, telling your friends, family, and coworkers about your struggles and the possibility that you could come out as irritated will help you cope with this. If you see yourself getting upset, stop and take a break to calm down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depression is a condition that affects millions of people globally, and India is no exception. Treatment\u00a0 for depression involve medications, saying active, psychological therapy and others.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-811 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/key-300x271.png\" alt=\"conclusion\" width=\"431\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/key-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/key.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is not an exception to the fact that depression affects millions of people worldwide. 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