{"id":10207,"date":"2021-02-16T17:12:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T16:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/?page_id=10207"},"modified":"2022-02-07T13:33:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T12:33:21","slug":"when-should-i-consider-tests-to-diagnose-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/more-self-esteem\/building-self-esteem\/what-is-self-esteem\/why-is-self-esteem-important\/when-should-i-consider-tests-to-diagnose-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should I Consider Tests to Diagnose Depression?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Depression is one of the world\u2019s biggest mental disorders. There are an estimated 264 million people all over the world who suffer from this illness (source<\/a>). The largest growth in depression rates according to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Study<\/a>, published in 2018, is for young people between 12 and 17 followed by those between 18 and 34. Coincidentally, according to this article<\/a> from 2019, those who are least likely to get treatment for depression are younger people. Sufferers who are between the ages 18-25 take up 10.9% of the overall percentage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to this article<\/a> published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience in 2008, in the US almost 75% of people will suffer from some form of depression in their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies have also shown that women are more likely to suffer from this mental disorder than men. However, men get affected too. It is likely that men report the problem less than women, so this figure may be higher than we think for men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of depression, around 800 000 people around the world die by suicide every year (World Health Organisation<\/a> from data for the years 2000-2016). With the right treatment this illness and its consequences can be prevented.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever tried self-hypnosis for depression or self esteem problems? Click now If you want to know how it can help you today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Depression?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depression can be defined as a mood disorder that causes a person to constantly feel sad and uninterested in activities that used to be fun or interesting for them. This affects a person\u2019s thinking, thoughts and behaviour negatively. All of this can have an impact on one\u2019s physical and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depression is often defined as more than two weeks of serious unhappiness and hopelessness. Depression sufferers often also suffer from anxiety, low self esteem<\/a> and stress issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to understand depression in order to identify whether you might be suffering from it. Watch this informative video<\/a> for an in-depth explanation of the debilitating mental health illness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you feel like you may be suffering from depression, please take my free depression test<\/a>. If you are suffering from depression seek help and support from a professional and don’t suffer alone<\/strong>. There is plenty of help and remember depression is more common than you may think. There is no shame or any reason to keep this hidden.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and Symptoms of Depression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone feels sad or down from time to time, this is often caused by common daily circumstances. These circumstances can include: the death of a loved one, any type of loss, an illness or unemployment. If the following symptoms however, occur regularly it might be time to consult a doctor or psychologist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n