Significance of Depression
Synonyms: Despondency, Sadness, Gloom, Melancholy, Despair, Dejection, Sorrow, Unhappiness, Hopelessness, Low mood
In German: Depression; In Dutch: Depressie; In Finnish: Masennus; In Spanish: Depresión; In Portugese: Depressão; In Italian: Depressione; In Polish: Depresja; In French: Dépression
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Hindu concept of 'Depression'
In Hinduism, depression, or "Vishada," is a significant mental health disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest, and potential for suicide. Yoga, meditation, and mindful practices are seen as effective interventions.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It is one of the psychological disorders that is linked to reduced Tarpak Kapha and impaired cerebrospinal fluid production, leading to imbalances in serotonin and dopamine levels.[1] (2) It is one of the specific features recorded and assessed in registered patients, with 75% of patients experiencing relief after treatment.[2] (3) It is one of the mental disorders which can be treated with Brahmi Ghrita Brimhana Nasya.[3] (4) A condition ranked as the leading cause of disability and affecting 120 million people world-wide.[4] (5) Based on an extensive review of scholarly literature about depression, the present paper has been composed.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) A commonest complication that almost each and every human being in this modern world has.[6] (2) It can result from avoiding proper sleep during the designated Nidra Kala, according to Ayurveda, and rising during Brahmi Muhurta is highly beneficial.[7] (3) A psychological symptom or depressive state that working women face, which can be improved through yoganidra intervention practice compared to a control group.[8] (4) This is a mood disorder that can be alleviated in cancer caregivers through yoga and psychoeducational interventions.[9] (5) A mood disorder that can be reduced in cancer survivors through yoga interventions, as demonstrated in research studies.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) The symptoms better managed in Nasya Group, and this is one of them, and Mulakadi Tail in Basti form was administered in Group A and in Nasya form in the second Group B.[11] (2) The psychological condition that is the focus of the study, where the effects of meditation are investigated.[12] (3) This is a common mental disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, loss of interest, guilt, or low self-worth, accompanied by disturbed sleep, appetite, tiredness, and poor concentration, which can potentially lead to suicide, and is often seen more frequently in women.[13] (4) Depression can be reduced by yoga.[14]
From: Natyashastra (English)
(1) Depression, or dainya, is caused by Determinants such as poverty or mental agony, represented on the stage by Consequents such as want of self-command and dullness of the body, including giving up of cleansing the body, as noted.[15] (2) Depression (vaimanasya) arises from observing the beloved's neglect or infidelity, triggering negative emotions that need to be portrayed.[16]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A mental state marked by low energy and the inability to carry on normal functions, described as a state the mind 'falls into.'[17]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Refers to the emotional state of the mother, characterized by sadness as she reflects on her daughter's plight.[18]
The concept of Depression in local and regional sources
Depression in the text has three meanings: it is contained within folly, a glossary term related to degrees of depression, and is also known as inḫifaż, related to celestial object elevation.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This term, also known as inḫifaż, is discussed in the text. It is related to the knowledge of the maximum elevation and depression of celestial objects.[19] (2) Depression is a term used in astronomy, and it is related to the degrees of depression, as described in the glossary.[20]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A state of prolonged sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities can affect individuals from all walks of life.[21] (2) Depression, as mentioned in the text, is something contained within the casket of folly, implying a connection between the two and their related negative impacts.[22]
The concept of Depression in scientific sources
Depression, a prevalent mental health condition, manifests as persistent sadness, loss of interest, and impaired daily functioning. It's linked to various diseases, sociodemographic factors, and can be assessed through scales and questionnaires.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Depression is assessed through the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, using a subscale with seven items scored from 0–3, where the maximum score is 21 and a score of 8 is a cut-off point for depression.[23] (2) Depression was identified as a mental health issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, affecting office workers and students in India.[24] (3) Depression is a geriatric psychiatric disorder that is a major risk factor for disability and mortality, showing a positive association with frailty.[25] (4) A mental health condition explored in relation to prevalence, relationships, and an explanatory model within the general population of seven Latin American countries.[26] (5) Depression is a mental health condition for which exercise is considered a treatment, highlighting the importance of addressing mental well-being in various populations.[27]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest is depression, which can be influenced by factors such as fear of COVID-19 and job insecurity.[28] (2) It is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels, the way one thinks and how one acts, leading to sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities.[29] (3) Depression is a mental health condition that can be influenced by environmental factors such as air pollution, affecting individuals' psychology and emotion, and ultimately their overall well-being.[30] (4) Depression is a common mental illness that can be associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), where individuals may experience depressive episodes and feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.[31] (5) Depression is a mental health condition that can affect students, with international students in Japan experiencing higher rates compared to their domestic counterparts in the provided study.[32]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Depression is a significant mental disorder, with 15.5% of patients in the study being diagnosed with it in the primary care setting.[33] (2) Depression affects approximately 350 million people worldwide and is associated with symptoms like fatigue, anhedonia, and sleep disturbances, and it increases the risk for suicide.[34] (3) "Depression" is a mood disorder that may be a contributing factor to a patient's tendency to create and present long lists of complaints.[35] (4) Patients with this, or social problems, can receive full attention during a quiet time.[36] (5) A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and decreased energy, often accompanied by changes in sleep, appetite, and cognitive function.[37]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Depression is defined as a mental health condition screened for using the Geriatric Depression Scale, and the study revealed a significant association between depression and urinary incontinence among the elderly.[38] (2) Depression is identified as one of the common post-menopausal symptoms that can affect females, potentially linked to social instability stress and estrogen deficiency.[39] (3) A mental health condition affecting single mothers, potentially linked to various factors.[40] (4) This psychological factor was identified as a significant predictor of post-stroke cognitive impairment, indicating its importance in understanding and addressing the condition and the study measured it.[41] (5) This condition is a major psychiatric disorder where anhedonia is recognized as a primary symptom, and the measure of hedonic capacity has received relatively little research attention.[42]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) It is a mental disorder characterized by slow thinking, persistent anxiety, and cognitive impairment, significantly affecting normal living conditions.[43] (2) It is one of the clinically important CNS disorders mentioned in the text.[44] (3) It is a mental health condition related to thyroid function.[45] (4) It is one of the most common mental disorders that affects more than 20% of the adult population during their life.[46] (5) Animal tests are used to evaluate this behavior in rats.[47]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Depression is a common co-morbidity with chronic musculoskeletal pain, and it also stands as one of the primary contributors to years lived with disability in sub-Saharan Africa.[48] (2) It is a symptom of emotional suffering characterized by loss of interest, unhappiness, and desperateness, and is experienced by a significant proportion of undergraduate health sciences students.[49] (3) The study aimed to determine the prevalence of "depression" among people who inject drugs and its determinants, revealing a high prevalence of depressive symptoms among PWID, with predictors including older age, female gender, divorce, and unemployment.[50] (4) It is a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest, which can be linked to HIV infection and other factors.[51] (5) A factor related to HIV disease progression and resilience in women with HIV.[52]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) It is a symptom that evidence suggests training mindfulness has been effective in reducing, along with symptoms of anxiety.[53] (2) It is one of the main disorders that has shown good treatment response to rTMS and the rTMS is approved as acute treatment for it.[54] (3) It is a psychological problem that can be related to stress.[55] (4) The text does not define this keyword, but the text uses it in figure 1.[56] (5) It is a temporary sense that some smokers experience when they quit smoking.[57]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) It is a state of low mood that can occur even when spouses believe the patient is cured and may be due to the realization of a chronic condition.[58] (2) Caregivers experiencing depression showed increased caregiver burden strain at both 3 months and 12 months.[59] (3) This is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, and it can influence the experience of pain.[60] (4) This is a mental health disorder that often co-exists with pain, and lifestyle interventions like exercise have shown to be effective in managing it.[61] (5) This is a mood disorder characterized by loss of hope and faith, which can interfere severely with the outcome of rehabilitation.[62]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Depression and other mental illnesses are often undiagnosed or undertreated in HIV-infected individuals, according to the text, and may undermine adherence to ART, highlighting the need for mental health support.[63] (2) Depressive disorder is common in HIV-positive individuals, with a prevalence of 11.1% for major depressive disorder and 29.9% for mild depression in SA clinics.[64] (3) Depression is a common mood disorder that is found in people who are living with human immunodeficiency virus, and it is connected with risky sexual behaviors.[65] (4) This is more common in HIV-infected individuals than in those without HIV/AIDS, according to the provided text.[66] (5) Undiagnosed or undertreated depression and other mental illness may undermine adherence, and patients with depression usually respond well to an anti-depressant medication.[67]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Depression is a feeling of sadness and pessimism about life, and it is quite high in patients with diabetes mellitus due to physical consequences.[68] (2) A mental disorder that adolescents can experience as a result of physical abuse, and show traumatic symptoms.[69] (3) A relatively common comorbid psychiatric condition among HIV+ patients on HAART, which is often under-diagnosed by generalists and internists.[70] (4) This is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity globally, and the study examines its prevalence and risk factors in Saudi Arabia, including among different genders.[71] (5) This is a state of low mood and disinclination to activities that can affect an individual’s general health, and can be caused by a fracture.[72]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) A mental health condition that was a focus of the Symposium, with presentations exploring the use of therapeutic carbohydrate reduction as a treatment strategy.[73] (2) Depression is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease, and it can be assessed using scales like the CESD-R-20, which helps determine the severity of the condition.[74] (3) This is a mental health condition that was addressed at the Symposium, with presentations exploring the use of therapeutic carbohydrate reduction as a potential treatment strategy.[75]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This was observed in all infected animals, and it was one of the clinical signs that became marked from Day 26 post-infection.[76]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, and personal outcomes of burnout include depression; depression can be debilitating.[77] (2) Depression and its associated factors are examined among patients with diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary clinic in Gaborone, Botswana.[78] (3) In the context of this study, it represents a state of low mood and loss of interest experienced by essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as measured by a specific scale.[79] (4) Depression is a common mental health condition, with a higher prevalence in women and those with chronic medical diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and can affect adherence to treatment.[80] (5) Depression is a mental health condition that negatively affects the quality of life, treatment outcomes, and medication adherence of individuals with diabetes mellitus, which is a significant concern.[81]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This condition is often found to coexist with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, kidney disease, arthritis, and cancer, indicating a relationship with non-communicable organ physiology dependent diseases.[82] (2) A mood disorder, for which NADH has been explored as a possible adjunctive therapy.[83] (3) A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.[84] (4) The prevalence of depression in kidney transplant recipients is noted to be one-fifth, indicating a substantial risk for clinically significant depressive symptoms.[85] (5) Depression is a complex mood disorder characterized by a prolonged sense of sadness, diminished pleasure, lack of interest, and often accompanied by cognitive difficulties and increasing incidence among children and adolescents.[86]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Depression is a significant mental health issue, and this study looks at how African American women cope with depression through religious and spiritual practices.[87] (2) Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a range of physical and emotional symptoms that can significantly impair daily functioning.[88] (3) Depression is considered as a psychosocial outcome, with insecure attachment predicting greater symptoms of depression, particularly for individuals with anxious attachment styles.[89] (4) Depression surfaced as a significant consideration associated with lowered psychological well-being among Catholic priests, indicating the mental health challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.[90] (5) Depression is a growing concern affecting millions, and this can be addressed through mindfulness-based approaches, although it is important to consider causes beyond cognitive factors, particularly the role of loneliness and isolation.[91]