Neha P
Allied Health Professional · Pharmacist ·
Depression: first-line is not a prescription pad An estimated 5.2% of adults ha…
Depression: first-line is not a prescription pad
An estimated 5.2% of adults have depression, about 322 million people, and it is roughly 1.5 times more common in women. Over 10% of pregnant and postnatal women are affected. WHO lists psychological treatment (behavioural activation, CBT, interpersonal therapy, problem-solving) as first line. Antidepressants are not needed for mild depression and should not be used in children. In high-income countries only about one third of affected people receive treatment.
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Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression
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Depressive disorder (depression)
WHO fact sheet on depression, providing information on prevalence, symptoms, prevention and contributing factors, diagnosis and treatment, and WHO's work in the area.