What is depression? According to American Psychiatric Association, Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Hence, it is somehow treatable. Maybe you can help them by often being their companion when they're depressed. The symptoms of depression include; Feeling sad or having a depressed mood, Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting, and the worse symptoms are thoughts of death or suicide.
Meanwhile, Angel Locsin also has a say and was able to stand up about depression. In her Instagram account, she posted her thoughts about this mental illness that is also one of the problems tackled in Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga's movie, Last Night.
Here's her stand:
@therealangellocsin. The movie is very timely & relevant.
We live in a world where some people sympathize over a broken arm or any body part but outrightly dismiss the fact of mental illness. A world which has become very vocal about different issues but remains silent about people suffering from depression & other kinds of mental illness.
We need to be more open and start looking at it the same way we look at any other illness. It's not just simply a weakness. It's not a moral shortcoming. It's not something people brought on themselves. It's a mental health condition wherein there's nothing to be ashamed of. Biases & stigma, however, shames us all.
Just being there for someone can sometimes bring hope when all seems hopeless. Let's be a "Carmina" in a world full of "Mark". PS.
The last shot of the movie reminded me and everyone else that even the darkest night will end as we look forward to the rising sun.
#LastNight #ChooseLife"
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