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Depression : Depression And Patety And Depression In School

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Introduction
Depression is a health issue that I have promoted in the school. Specifically, a health issue that discusses how to cope up and help your friend, family or partner with depression. The rate of people with depression increases as time goes by. There are many reasons why depression was chosen such as the increase number of people that have it and it can lead to suicide and other health issues. A brochure about depression was the promotional activity. Some people think that depression is not a serious condition and it is just a simple sadness. People with depression should be treated and live their life as they want to without being sad. Depression is a common health issue and many people suffer from it. Beyond blue is a health agency that help people with anxiety and depression. The aim of beyond blue is to raise awareness about depression, anxiety and to prevent suicide (Beyond blue, 2016). It is very accessible and offers different kinds of support such as 24 hours’ telephone, chat online, email and online forums.
Depression in Australia
Depression is a serious condition that affects physical and mental health and it is a constant feeling of sadness (Beyond Blue, 2016) (Better Health Channel, 2016). According to World Health Organization, depression might become the second leading worldwide cause of disability by 2020 after heart disease (Porter, 2017) (World Health Organization, 2001). Depression, which is frequently analysed as 'significant depressive issue',

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