NATURE OF HEALTH- Depression is a mood disorder that causes people to feel sad, moody and lack motivation to do normal activities for a long period of time. It can affect how people think, act and feel and can lead to people making themselves believe that life isn't worth living. One in 20 australian are diagnosed with depression each year while 3 million are living with it in Australia. Some people describe it as a “ dark place that is really difficult to come back from” while others say it is just a “really numb feeling”. A definition of depression is “a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.”
RISK FACTORS- A risk factor is any attribute of a person
RISK FACTORS- A risk factor is any attribute of a person