Depression and Clinical Depression

Today we know a lot more about depression and clinical depression. This disease is one of the most common and dangerous mental conditions we can encounter in all societies and in all cultures. It is in fact an across the board human situation which, in the last few years, significant achievements have been made.

The understanding of depression and the recognition that it is in fact a serious mental condition has brought about many opinions. Researchers continue to discover more about the causes of depression and ways to combat it. With todays modern science, psychoanalysis and psychological research has discovered much more about the human mind and spirit. One of the most significant discoveries is the state of mental conditions. Not all mental conditions constitute a state of permanent mental disorder. Some mental diseases were actually more like viruses. Almost anyone has a statistical chance of "catching" it, so everyone should know more about how to avoid it.

Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people throughout the world. Also known as major depression disorder, clinical depression is experienced by various types of people in many different walks of life. Although most people experience a few terms of sadness throughout their lives, clinical depression is more than just a case of the "blues", it is much more like a crashing force that does not let the person suffering from it to function properly and sometimes even not function at all.

It is estimated that clinical depression affects about sixteen percent of the world population. Imagine people suffering from depression 200 years ago, even 500 years ago, without proper understanding of this condition many people throughout history have been outcaste and rejected from society just because of a case of depression.

According to studies, the average onset of a typical case occurs in the late 20s. Gender plays a role. Nearly twice as many females as males report or receive treatment for depression. This difference seems to shrink after women reach the age of fifty when most females have gone through menopause.

Depression is currently the leading cause of disability in the United States and is expected to become the second leading cause of disability worldwide in the next twenty years or so.

If you have ever seen a person that suffers from depression, you are surely aware of the dangers of having this condition. Life, with all its wonderful attributes is hidden from the depressed. All that remains to a person with depression is the empty feeling of sadness, something this person cannot just "snap out of", even for a second. Depression is a very serious thing and we should all try to know more about it.

There are many different signs and symptoms of depression. Some of these may include an overwhelming feeling of loss, anxiety, pessimism, a rapid gain or loss in weight, disturbances in sleep patterns, fatigue, self-harm and suicidal tendencies. It is advised that if you, or anyone you know, is experiencing these symptoms or symptoms similar to these, you should contact a mental health professional or support group. They may be able to help with depression and clinical depression.

Dean Vinson is a life coach who teaches people how to overcome panic attacks and anxiety through his experience and review of the End Your Depression program.

Download his Free Tips to Treat Depression report on his website.