Meals for the Mind

Depression is a common mental disorder that affects 280 million people worldwide. The symptoms consists of:

• Feelings of hopelessness
• Fatigue and low energy
• Guilt and low self-esteem
• Mood swings
• Loss or changes in appetite

Depression can be caused by a complex set of factors such as social, psychological, and biological. There are several effective antidepressant treatments for depression alongside therapy. Self-care is extremely important when experiencing depressive symptoms. It is crucial to: 

• Exercise regularly
• Establish sleeping and eating habits
• Avoid alcohol
• Do activities that bring you joy
• Stay connected with friends and family

Reference 1: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression#:~:text=An%20estimated%203.8%25%20of%20the,world%20have%20depression%20(1).