September stands out as the month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, with the Yellow September campaign. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), approximately one billion people in the world live with some type of mental disorder. Brazil leads the ranking of cases of depression […]
September stands out as the month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, with the Yellow September campaign.
According to the WHO (World Health Organization), approximately one billion people in the world live with some type of mental disorder. Brazil leads the ranking of cases of depression and anxiety in Latin America.
New cases of depression
According to research conducted by the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), between March and April 2023 there was a 90% increase in cases of depression.
Incidents of anxiety attacks and acute stress symptoms nearly doubled over the same period.
According to Guilherme Cavalcanti, psychologist at Segmedic, a campaign that talks about the increase in mental disorders is important.
“It enables the promotion of mental health by providing information, breaking stigmas, creating spaces for society to realize that mental health is an important issue and must be taken seriously.“, he says.
Depression: Signs That Need Attention
The expert explains that several warning signs can indicate that someone is dealing with emotional problems, such as changes in behavior, social isolation, and negative thoughts.
“However, swe know it There are also people who mask these signs and do not show that they are in difficulty. In general, hopelessness in life, lack of meaning and helplessness are the most common risk factors that can lead a person to suicide.“, it reads.
“Usually the person becomes very apathetic, isolates himself, his mood changes, he talks a lot about life that no longer has any meaning, he stops doing activities, tasks that he previously considered enjoyable, he increases the use of alcohol and/or other drugs etc. The signs are very similar to those of depression. Therefore this disease is also a central topic in the discussions of Yellow September“, comments Guilherme.
Ask for help
For those who need immediate help in a crisis, there are important resources available, such as the Center for Valuing Life (CVV), which does essential work in suicide prevention.
The CVV is available 24 hours a day and can be accessed via phone or chat. “Another option is the Psychosocial Assistance Centers (Caps), which are also a great resource in these cases. In fact, all the mental health services available in the region where the person lives can offer adequate support.“, concludes the psychologist.
Source: Terra
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