Are mental health problems such as depression on the increase?
Can someone provide me with any statistics please?
Answer
It would be hard not to believe that it is on the increase. the population of the world is increasing and also our comprehending and diagnosis of such disorders is clearer and not so stigmatised today. years ago it was considered cowardly of men to admit to depressive illness and women were considered hysterical. so our awareness of the illness has certainly increased and in our industrialised nations i do think the stress factors of eday life has increased incidence of depression.hope this helps you.regards,lisa
