Monday, April 10, 2017

So Sad: Over One Million Of Liberians Suffering From Depression!

 According to (WHO), Depression is said to be on the increase in Liberia and the World Health Organization Who (WHO) has said due to lack of  post war counseling  and effect of the Ebola Virus.  Liberia has an estimated population of four million. And there are about 322 million people around the world who are affected by this deadly disease. And it is the leading cause of disability worldwide. They also added Depression is preventable and treatable if diagnosed early. Because Depression can lead to suicide, which is the second leading cause of death in 15- 29 years old globally. Depression varies by age, in adults aged 55-74 years, but also occurring in children and adolescents. Left untreated, depression can be recurrent, long lasting and debilitating.

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