A common misconception is that the main symptoms of depression are emotional. However, people with depression also face physical manifestations such as fatigue, insomnia, changes in appetite, muscle pain, and chronic chest pain. By maintaining the idea that depression is just an emotional pain, we ignore the importance of recognizing physical symptoms.How to promote mental health from an early age: Top 5 resilience-building strategiesInitiating discussions and stigmatizing mental health issues can create a supportive environment for individuals to openly share their experiences. Like many other concerns, it is important to openly discuss depression. To eliminate the stigma associated with depression, it is important to dispel these misconceptions.
(Author: Dr. Nischol Raval, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Sahyadri Hospital, Pune)
