Many medical professionals will mistakenly give medication based on the noticeable physical ailments, not realizing that the underlying cause is actually depression. Doctors can miss key signs of depression, such as stress or emotional trauma, mistaking it for just an effect of the physical illness. Trivedi discusses how this can be problematic for those coping with depression, as the diagnosis and medicine can only clear up the symptoms temporarily due to the mental issues still being present. (Trivedi) This is a serious problem, as those with depression will continue to suffer because of medical malpractice. There are several examples of these symptoms that are present in both a physical and mental illness, including "joint pain, stomachaches, headaches, backaches, changes in appetite, etc." …show more content…
The first is known as MhGAP, created by the World Health Organization. The Mental Health Gap Action Program was created by WHO to bring help to depressed people in poor, underdeveloped countries, which according to WHO, makes up 75% of the population. (who.int) This is a problem as this means that the countries with a normal economy (ex: United States) is not eligible for this program as it is made for these low-income countries. The program "scales up services for mental, neurological, and substance use disorders." (who.int) While this is a good set up for a program, this doesn 't help everyone. It leaves all those depressed outside of these specific nations without help, which is what the organization should be preventing from happening. Though, there are also programs available within countries without MhGAP to help these people who need