According to the organisation’s Twitter handle @WHOAFRO, depression is not a sign of weakness but something that could happen to anybody. WHO said that the life changes that came with ageing could lead to depression, therefore the condition was common in older people. According to WHO, depression can be treated; the first step is talking, saying: “If you think you have depression seek help.’’It said that the condition was treatable with talking therapies or antidepressant medication or a combination of these. If you feel that you may be heading for depression, talk to someone you trust or seek professional help. “If you live with someone with depression, you can help them recover but you need to take care of yourself to,” WHO said.

Source: The Guardian April 16, 2018 15:56 UTC