ARE YOU DEPRESSED ?

Yes you may be depressed if you have the following complaints .

   Agitation

   Restlessness

   Dramatic change in appetite ,   weight gain or loss

   Hopelessness and helplessness

   Lack of concentration

   Suicidal thoughts

   Difficulty to sleep or excessive   sleeping

AT LEAST FIVE OF THE SYMPTOMS SHOULD BE PRESENT FOR ATLEAST TWO WEEKS

                                                    
                                                          
 WHAT ARE RISK FACTORS FOR DEPRESSION

  

   Loneliness

   Lack of social support

   Stressful life experiences

   Marital disharmony

   Financial strain

   Early childhood trauma or abuse

                                                Family history of
                                                depression

                                                 Unemployment

                                                     

  

 HOW TO PREVENT YOURSELF

  Making supportive relation
  Practicing regular exercise
  Eating healthy diet
  Practicing relaxing techniques
  Keeping yourself busy
  Improving attitude
  Positive thinking