Who Can Suffer From Depression
Although depression can affect anybody,it’s effects vary depending upon a person’s gender and age. 16% of Americans are bound to have depression during their lifetime.
● MEN
Although chances for depression are lower in men,but it is likely to go undiagnosed in them. They are likely to show symptoms associated with depression,but they tend to mask their conditions through drug use or intake of alcohol. Men suffering from depression are four times more likely to commit as compared to women.
● WOMEN
Women are twice as likely to become depressed as men. Women are at a higher risk due to hormonal changes resulting because of puberty,menstruation,pregnancy,menopause etc.
● ELDERLY
Older people are more likely to live alone,get ill , thoughts about getting old, losing vitality etc. These factors are common causes for depression in elderly