5 Surprising and Overlooked Signs of Depression (INFOGRAPHIC)

Submitted by PatientsEngage on 22 July 2017

And what you can do to help 

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide with more than 350 million sufferers, according to the World Health Organisation. The number is growing in all age groups in every community, and with many young people falling prey to depression.  

Depression is not just about feeling sad or down. It disrupts different aspects of life – from working to eating, sleeping and socialising – and it can manifest in different ways. An infographic on the 5 Surprising and Overlooked Signs and what you can do to help. Based on this article 

 

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02/Nov/2017
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Condition
Depression

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