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Qué es la depresión sonriente, cuando el dolor emocional se oculta tras una vida que parece “normal”
Cada 13 de enero se conmemora el Día Mundial de la Lucha contra la Depresión, una fecha que busca visibilizar sobre este trastorno que, según datos de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), afecta a 280 millones de personas, entre ellos 23 millones de niños y adolescentes. A su vez, es la principal causa mundial de discapacidad y contribuye de forma muy importante a la carga mundial general de morbilidad.
TL;DR
- World Day Against Depression is commemorated on January 13th.
- Depression affects 280 million people worldwide, being a leading cause of disability.
- Smiling depression, or major depressive disorder with high functioning, involves individuals appearing well externally while experiencing internal distress.
- This form of depression can lead to high emotional and physiological wear and tear.
- The difficulty in detecting smiling depression lies in the person's ability to hide their struggles behind a mask of functionality.
- Primary healthcare plays a vital role in the early detection of depression, which can sometimes present as unexplained physical symptoms.
- Key signs of depression include loss of interest, constant exhaustion, sleep or appetite changes, concentration difficulties, feelings of emptiness, and thoughts of death or self-harm.