Factors of Depression on Mental Health

 ##### Factors of Depression on Mental Health 

 

 Depression is a multifaceted disorder that is known to have an impact on millions of people all over the globe. It is not limited to momentary anger or mourning but can affect several spheres of a person’s life – psychological and physiological ones. 

 

 Another of the most basic areas influenced by depression is the ability to shift the mood and affect. Patients diagnosed with depression will moreover suffer from chronic discouragement, hopelessness, low self-esteem among other related symptoms. Such feelings make even the simplest tasks appear impossible to complete, thus precipitating social isolation and loss of interest in previous hobbies. 

 

 Depression also causes the impairment of cognitive abilities; it can affect concentration, decision making and memory. Lack of attention, poor memory and impulse control can present a problem in work or sch ool, where one is bound to get distracted or have trouble remembering important things. Subsequently, it leads to increased irritability as well as need and ideas of impotency which are exponential to the pre-existing level given the accelerated cognitive decline. 

 

 In one’s body, symptoms of depression include tiredness, changes in eating habits, and problems sleeping. Insomnia occurs to some while others will develop a condition where they sleep more than they should. These physical signs can further worsen the state of mental health since sleep and diet are imperative to one’s general health. 

 

 Further, depression comes with anxiety hence they interact with each other resulting in a labyrinth of complications. These conditions escalate feelings of fear and unease, which result in even panic attacks and additional isolation. 

 

 Too often in our society we see the effects of depression as it impacts on people’s everyday lives. This is because members of society may not understand the emotions of a person with BPD hence resulting to abuse of substances. It also causes social isolation and loneliness in a number of cases. 

 

 Depression is described by a diverse set of symptoms that affect all aspects of the sufferer’s life, and so it is important to evaluate its consequences. Counseling/therapy, medication, or professional assistance have a beneficial impact on the results. Also, it is noteworthy that friends and family produce the paramount influence in the recovery process. There are ways to identify the symptoms and seek assistance for a person suffering from depressions and other problems regarding psychological issues.