Mar 31, 2023 · Globally, an estimated 5% of adults suffer from depression. More women are affected by depression than men. Depression can lead to suicide. There is effective treatment …

Sep 19, 2022 · WHO works with Member States and partners to reduce the burden of mental health conditions, including depression. The Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan …

Mar 30, 2017 · Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, …

disorders in terms of lost health are huge. Depression is ranked by WHO as the single largest contributor to global disability (7.5% of all years lived with disability in 20. 5); anxiety disorders …

Depression and other common mental disorders: global health estimates. World Health Organization. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/254610. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. 24 p.

Depression is the presence of persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks. …

Depression Fact sheet Key facts According to the 2015 Global Health Estimates: ~ Globally, 322 million people were living with depression in 2015; this represents over 4% of the global …

What is depression? • Depression can happen to anyone and is not a sign of weakness. • It’s an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally …

and afordable care for mental health conditions in 12 priority countries to 100 million more people. The WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health will advance mental health policies, advocacy …

Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates (2017) The World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the …