今天是一年一度的“世界卫生日”，而今年我们关注的主题是：抑郁症。抑郁症在中国是一个日益增多的问题。抑郁症比较常见，可以发生于任何人。中国有5400多万抑郁症患者，占人口的4.2%。
好消息是，抑郁症易于预防和治疗！坏消息是，多数患者并不知道这种名为抑郁症的疾病，更别提治疗了。
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要真正了解抑郁症，首先要澄清一些误解。抑郁症是一种疾病，而不是脆弱的表现；任何人、任何年龄都可能发生，即使是那些看起来快乐、外向的人也可能发生。
抑郁症的特点包括持续情绪低落，对以往热心的活动丧失兴趣，难以保持日常的活动，且上述表现持续至少两周。
此外，抑郁症患者往往还有下列中的一些表现：丧失活力；食欲改变；睡眠过多或过少；焦虑；注意力下降；犹豫不决；烦躁不安；感到自己毫无价值；负疚感或绝望感；有自残或自杀的想法等。
觉得自己患有抑郁症后，该怎样做？
1.同信任的人聊聊你的感受。大多数人跟关心自己的人聊完后会有所好转。
2. 寻求专业帮助。可以先向当地的基层医务人员或医生求助。记住，如果获得正确的帮助，病情会好转。
3.保持健康时乐于从事的活动。
4.与别人保持联系。与家人和朋友保持联系。
5.定期锻炼，哪怕只是散散步。
6.保持正常的饮食和睡眠规律。
7.接受自己可能患有抑郁症的现实，调整自己的期望值。认识到自己可能无法达到正常时的标准。
8. 避免或限制饮酒，不使用非法药品或吸毒；这些会使抑郁症加重。
如果有自杀想法，请立刻向他人寻求帮助。
请记住：抑郁症是可治的。如果觉得自己患有抑郁症，请寻求帮助。
2017年4月7日，世界卫生日，心情不好？我们聊聊吧！
What is Depression?
Depression is a growing problem in China. Depression is common and can happen to anybody. In China, more than 54 million people (about 4% of the population), suffer from depression.
Fortunately, depression can be easily prevented and treated! Unfortunately the majority of people affected are not aware that their struggles have a name – depression -- let alone how to treat it.
To really understand depression, first we need to clear up some misunderstandings. Depression is a kind of illness, not a sign of weakness, and it can happen to anybody, at any age, even to people who are known to have a happy, outgoing character.
Depression is an illness that can be characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, lasting over at least two weeks.
In addition, people with depression normally have several of the following signs: a loss of energy; a change in appetite; sleeping more or less than normal; anxiety; reduced concentration; indecisiveness; restlessness; feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness; and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
What can you do if you think you are depressed?
1. Talk to someone you trust about your feelings. Most people feel better after talking to someone who cares about them.
2. Seek professional help. Your local primary health-care worker or doctor is a good place to start. Remember that with the right help, you can get better.
3.Keep up with activities that you used to enjoy when you were well.
4. Stay connected. Keep in contact with family and friends.
5. Exercise regularly, even if it’s just a short walk.
6. Stick to regular eating and sleeping habits.
7. Accept that you might have depression and adjust your expectations. You may not be able to accomplish as much as you do usually.
8.Avoid or restrict alcohol intake and refrain from using illicit drugs; they can worsen depression.
If you feel suicidal, contact someone for help immediately.
Remember: Depression can be treated. If you think you have depression, seek help.
“Feeling Down? Let’s Talk!”
World Health Day 2017
