Depression is likely to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, disease burdens of the 21st century.It's a common condition, which causes a great deal of suffering and a substantial number of deaths.
Depression leads to disharmony at home, difficulties at work and internal distress. Unfortunately, the condition still attracts much stigma, is not always recognised and, when recognised, is not always adequately treated.
Depression is more common in women than in men, though its most dramatic outcome, death by suicide, is more common in men. Very sad, if indeed that is the case here. It seems to be an increasing option chosen by young men upto 35