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Identifying Depression
September 10 is the World Suicide Prevention Day. Modern work and life have become hectic which often undermine our stress responses and easily trigger anxiety, depression or loss of concentration, etc. Today, depression is as common as cold. While depression can be curable, early identification and seeking professional help are the best ways in preventing
serious suicidal thoughts and behavior and to healthy recovery.
If you have experienced the following signs and symptoms for more than two weeks, please share how you feel with your trusted friend/colleague/family/EAP consultant for emotional support and assistance:
- Feeling down and cry all the time
- Lack of energy, increased tiredness and fatigue
- Loss of interest in things, people, and activities you once enjoyed
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and always make mistakes
- Loss of self-confidence, feeling guilty
- Insomnia, or excessive sleepiness
- Overeating, or loss of appetite
- Feeling hopeless and worthlessness, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Remember depression is entirely treatable. Treatments such as psychotherapy, medication and professional support are well-proven by researches to be effective in conquering depression. Take action now to prevent suicide and regain better quality and positive energy in life.
