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Depression: a thief of joy

Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a serious condition that can impact a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Depression can make it difficult for a person to enjoy life, take care of themselves, and connect with others. The effects of depression can be long-lasting or recurrent and can dramatically affect a person’s ability to function and live a rewarding life.  According to  WHO ,  An estimated 3.8% of the population experience depression, including 5% of adults (4% among men and 6% among women), and 5.7% of adults older than 60 years. Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression . Depression is about 50% more common among women than among men. Worldwide, more than 10% of pregnant women and women who have just given birth experience depression . More than 700 000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in 15–29-year-olds In this blog p...