DIMAPUR, APRIL 6 (MExN): Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya today called upon the people of the state to work towards developing a better understanding of depression and its related effects.
In a statement to mark World Health Day, which falls on April 7, the Governor said: “better understanding of depression will help reduce the stigma associated with the illness, and lead to more people seeking help.”
“Depression can be treated. If you think you have depression, seek help. Talking with people you trust can be a first step towards recovery from depression” he added.
The Governor said that depression is an illness that can happen to people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries. It causes mental anguish and affects people’s ability to carry out everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationship with family and friend.
He said that at worst, depression can lead to self inflected injuries and suicide. However, fortunately depression can be prevented and treated, which usually involves either talking therapy or antidepressant medication or a combination of these.
The theme for the World Health Day 2017 is ‘Depression: Let’s Talk,’ with aims to mobilize action on depression.
