Mental Health
Depression is a medical condition. It is not a phase that an individual must or can outgrow but rather it is a condition that needs to be cured. Undergoing depression is no joke, not only you are mentally unhealthy, your physical well being also suffers.
Teens and adults undergo depression. Depression of teens can be attributed to peer pressure. Either they are being bullied at school or is undergoing an identity crisis. It is further exacerbated by the fact that their parents think that they are just acting out their teen angst and fail to see the real reason. Those teens undergoing such condition also fail to understand what they are going through since their mind is clouted by the depression they are experiencing. On the other hand, depression on adults can be rooted with their problems at work, with their family or their romantic partner.
Individuals who are undergoing depression experience low self esteem, they loose appetite on food and worst, some they into drugs and alcohol. To be able to help individuals undergoing depression, one must know its symptoms. Loss of appetite, drastic gain or loss weight, mood swings and thought of suicide are some. As a medical condition, depression has a cure. One has to consult a doctor to able to cure it. You cannot just pop a medicine for it might worsen one’s condition.
Being physical healthy is not enough we should also pay attention to our mental health. We should be vigilant in keeping our mind and body as healthy as it can be.