More than 300 million people in the world suffer from depression, which can be a serious health problem, and the number of patients is increasing, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
The number of depressed people increased by 18 percent from 2005 to 2015, according to a new WHO report on the eve of World Health Day, April 7, which this year will be dedicated to depression, as an increasingly common problem.
"Depression is different from the usual mood swings and short-term emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. Depression, especially when it lasts for a long time, can become a serious health problem," the report says.
As stated, depression can be the cause of poor performance at work and school, as well as bad behavior in the family.
"In the worst case, depression can lead to suicide. Almost 800.000 people commit suicide every year because of depression," says the WHO.
The World Health Organization announced that women suffer from depression more often than men.
In countries with a low standard of living, people who are depressed are often misdiagnosed, and people who don't have the problem often take antidepressants by mistake, the report said.
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