Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain.

The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterises major depression can lead to a range of behavioural and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behaviour or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.

The mainstay of treatment is usually medication, talk therapy or a combination of the two. Increasingly, research suggests that these treatments may normalise brain changes associated with depression.

Whether you are drinking at home or in public, you should drink responsibly and behave in a way that is respectful to the people around you. Some tips/ways to drink safely and responsibly include:

Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain.


By yadwinder 

There is a list of possible causes, with particular emphasis on how certain issues may unduly and negatively affect people with Down’s syndrome.
 people with Down’s syndrome are very sensitive to changes in their environment and routine. Sometimes, what seems to us like an everyday life event, such as a sibling leaving home, is viewed by a child or adult with Down’s syndrome as a major unexpected upheaval and frightening change which leads to a disproportionate effect on their mental health.

Sahildeep Kaur