5th World Depression Congress

Low-grade depressed symptoms are present in mild depression. Even though many of the same signs of less severe depression, such as irritation, sorrow, and lack of motivation, are still present, they are frequently milder and less noticeable. People who suffer from mild, low-grade depression might not even be aware of their condition. In fact, their persistent melancholy and poor mood may have persisted for so long that they seem normal. However, it is not typical to experience constant misery in life. Everyone occasionally feels down because of upsetting or unpleasant life situations, but feeling down all the time doesn't have to be your life's narrative. Mild Depression Signs and Symptoms A sign of persistent depressive disorder (PDD), formerly known as dysthymia or dysthymic disorder is chronic low-grade depression. In the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Diseases ," dysthymia and chronic major depression were originally listed separately. Howe

Alcohol is a depressant: It alters the systems of nerves and affects delicate balance of chemicals in your brain and body that help to control our mood, so cutting back or stopping drinking can help to improve mood.   Heavy alcohol consumption alters the brain’s neurotransmitters . Drinking can heighten the symptoms of depression, which can have life-threatening implications. This is because alcohol impacts the same areas of the brain that help regulate mood. Drinking can alter the brain's chemical levels, which can trigger the symptoms of a mental health illness, such as depression. Alcohol abuse can cause signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis , and antisocial behaviour, both during intoxication and during withdrawal. At times, these symptoms and signs cluster, last for weeks, and mimic frank psychiatric disorders Drinking will only make depression worse. People who are depressed and drink too much have more frequent and severe episodes of depression, and are

Stress can affect a person’s physical and mental health and lead to behavioral  changes. In some people, stress can cause changes in body weight . Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Work, finances, relationships, and life changes can all cause stress. It affects many of the body’s processes, and it can sometimes also lead to changes in a person’s eating habits. They may begin overeating or experience a loss of appetite. Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Being able to recognize common stress symptoms can help you manage them. Stress that's left unchecked can contribute too many health problems , such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Warnings signs of stress in adults may include: ·          Crying spells or bursts of anger ·          Difficulty eating ·          Losing interest in daily activities ·          Increasing physical distress symptoms ·          Fatigue ·          Feel

Teens with bipolar disorder experience  extreme highs (manic episodes) and lows (depression) and sometimes a mix of both simultaneously . Their symptoms can last several days or weeks and come out of the blue. "As the illness progresses, teens can also experience psychosis," Francis says Bipolar disorder can occur at  any age, although it often develops between the ages of 15 and 19 and rarely develops after 40 . Men and women from all backgrounds are equally likely to develop bipolar disorder. The pattern of mood swings in bipolar disorder varies widely between people. Behavioural changes Changes in appetite, such as decreased appetite and  weight loss  or increased appetites for food and weight gain; fatigue and a loss of energy; insomnia or excessive sleeping use of drugs or alcohol There’s evidence that episodes of mania may occur when levels of  noradrenaline  are too high, and episodes of depression may be the result of noradrenaline levels becoming too low.