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What is the treatment of depression?

• Behavioral cognitive therapy which aims to change the patient's perception and thoughts
• Use of depression drugs under medical supervision
• Electro shock therapy
• Phototherapy
• Proper nutrition
• Family Psychological Support
• Mixing and avoiding unity

methods of prevention and avoid the disease :

• Stay away from what is causing you to annoy or worry
• Stay away from too much thinking about things in life
• Accept the opinions of others without sensitivity
• Faith and self-confidence
• Get rid of the negative thoughts that push you to doubt those around you and that their talk is directed to you only
• Practice meditation exercises that help to eliminate the mind
• Avoid engaging in useless discussions
• Listening to others and not rushing to judge people

What are the symptoms of depression?

• Changes and mood swings
• Lack of pleasure and desire to practice hobbies and daily activities
• insomnia
• Anorexia
• isolation
• Idle and energy loss
• Feeling guilty
• Feeling anxious and thinking about suicide
• Headaches and loss of concentration

What are the ways to diagnose depression?

• Patient history
• Clinical examination
• Check thyroid hormones
• Calcium level in blood
• Full blood test