World Health Day 2017 focuses on depression

More and more people are suffering from depression - reason enough to make this life-threatening illness the theme of World Health Day 2017, which is celebrated today, April 7. Education, prevention and raising awareness are the central aims of the day, which was founded by the WHO, the World Health Organization.

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via Anna-Lisa
04/07/2017, 10:53
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Women in particular suffer from depression

Depression: The number one widespread disease

It is no secret that depression has become a widespread disease. According to a study by the WHO (World Health Organization), around 5% of the population aged 18-65 in Germany currently suffer from depression that requires treatment. Expressed in figures, this means that around 3.1 million people in Germany are affected by this mental illness.

World Health Day 2017 focuses on depression

Today, World Health Day 2017 is all about providing those affected by depression, as well as relatives of sufferers such as family and friends, with the help they need. Providing information about an illness that can sometimes be fatal is the aim of the day, which was launched by the WHO. Prevention and treatment also play a role. Social prejudices and stigmatization are to be uncovered and combated through education.

Infographic on the topic of depression

To mark World Health Day 2017,MyTherapy (app for iOS and Android) has published a graphic that visually addresses the topic of depression and covers the most important facts.