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depression in Pakistan

   Depression is a serious issue and it affects the economic of Pakistan just like the Great Depression do in other countries in 19 and 20 century. According to Dr. Qaisar Sajjad secretary general, Pakistan Military academy 2017” the depression rate in Pakistan is very high and alarming. When we talk about the big cities of Pakistan the ratio of depression in Karachi is 35.7, in Lahore, it is 53.4 and in Quetta, it is 43%. According to Dr. Qaisar, Globally depression Affect 20% of the people while in Pakistan it was more serious with an estimated 34pc of the population suffering from it.
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                                                                                   What is depression                                                  
•       Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels and the way one thinks and how one acts. “Fortunately, it is also treatable,” said the PMA official.“Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed once. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.”
 Factors that become the cause of Depression in Pakistan
Both genetic and environmental factors play chiefly in its pathogenesis.”
•       Dr. Sajjad said a number of factors could augment the chance of depression. Past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse could cause depression later in life; and certain medications could increase the risk of depression.
•       “Depression may result from personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends.
•        A family history of depression may increase the risk. Even good events such as starting a new job, graduating, or getting married can lead to depression. So can moving, losing a job or income, getting divorced, or retiring. Problems such as social isolation due to other mental illnesses or being cast out of a family or social group can lead to depression.”
•       He said depression affected the cities here more, which was in conformity with what was happening in the rest of the world’s cities, as the urban life alienated a person more than rural settings.
•       “Apart from these causes, power shortages, non-availability of potable water, unemployment, traffic jams, intolerance, insecurity, and law and order situation are also factors which increase depression day by day in our society.
•       Also, the news network is a big cause of depression in Pakistan because the way they broadcast the news becomes the reason of increasing depression
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•       Experts said depression symptoms could vary from mild to severe and included feeling sad or having a depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, changes in appetite (weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting), trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, loss of energy or increased fatigue, increase in aimless physical activity [hand-wringing or pacing] or slowed movements and speech [actions observable by others], feeling worthless or guilty, difficulty in thinking, concentrating or making decisions, and thinking about death or committing suicide.
•        Steps need to be taken to overcome the dearth of qualified psychiatrists in the country.”


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