Depression is a mental illness characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a lack of interest in activities. It affects over 20% of people globally and rates are even higher in Pakistan, where 34-53% of people in major cities suffer from depression. Depression can cause a variety of symptoms from mild to severe, including feelings of hopelessness, changes in appetite and sleep, and inefficient thinking. It has multiple causes like heredity, medical conditions, life stressors, and unemployment. Treatment options include medication, therapy like CBT to change negative thought patterns, lifestyle changes like exercise and diet, and interpersonal therapy to help understand relationships.

1. D E P R E S S I O N
P R E S E N T E D B Y
M . D A N I S H A LTA F

2. DEPRESSION
• Definition:
– Major Depressive Disorder that negatively affects how you feel, the
way you think and how you act

3. WHAT IS
DEPRESSION
• Mental disturbance
• Lack of energy
• Feeling of sadness or loss
of interest.

4. SADNESS AND DEPRESSION
• Sadness
– It’s a Human Emotion
– Temporary and fades away with time
• Depression
– Long Term Mental illness
– Depressed person feels sad about everything

5. DEPRESSION
IN PAKISTAN
• 34.4% people of Karachi
are depressed
• 43% in Quetta
• 53% in Lahore
• Reason
– Environment
– Unemployment
– Relationships

6. WORLD VS PAKISTAN
• According to PMA
– 20% people Globally are affected by mental illness
– While in Pakistan its worse, around 35% suffer depression

7. SIGN OF DEPRESSION
• Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe including:
– Feeling Hopeless
– Loss or Gain in weight
– Lack of interest in things
– No sleep or too much sleep
– Unpleasant thoughts
– Inefficient thinking

8. CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
• Heredity
• Medication
• Dietary
• Environment
• Relationships
• Unemployment

9. SOLUTIONS
• Medication
• Exercise
• Eat Healthy
• Therapy

10. THERAPY (PSYCHO-THERAPY)
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
– Help people with Depression
– Restructure their negative thought patterns
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
– Help people understand and work through their relationships

11. CONCLUSION

12. •Thank You