Psychology Lecturer Describes Factors that Trigger Someone to Experience Depression

• 26 Feb
• 2022

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Psychology Lecturer Describes Factors that Trigger Someone to Experience Depression

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• By Uswah Sahal
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic does not only affect physical health, but also affects the mental health of millions of people, both those who are directly exposed to the virus and those who are not directly exposed. One of the most common mental health problems in society is depression.

Depression is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular. Depression or mental health disorders can be experienced by anyone. Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) 2018 data shows the prevalence of emotional mental disorders as indicated by symptoms of depression and anxiety for ages 15 and over reaches around 6.1% of the total population of Indonesia or equivalent to 11 million people.

Fety Khosianah, a Psychology Lecturer at Muhammadyah University Surabaya (UM Surabaya) explained that depression is a mental health disorder characterized by a constant feeling of sadness and depression and loss of interest in activities, resulting in a decrease in the quality of daily life.

"Someone who has major depressive disorder, this disorder can affect feelings, thoughts, and behavior, causing emotional and physical problems," said Fety Saturday (26/2/22)

Fety also explained that someone who is depressed will interfere with rest and appetite, so they often feel tired and have difficulty concentrating. The effects of depression can last a long time or even recur and can affect a person's ability to function and carry out daily activities.

"Depression generally occurs in adolescents in the 20-30s age range, although all age ranges also have their own risks, we need to be very aware of the symptoms of depression in a person so that they can get treatment immediately," he said again.

Fety further explained several factors that cause a person to be depressed including having a history of mental health disorders in the family, having certain personalities, such as being too harsh in judging yourself, being pessimistic, having low self-esteem, or being too dependent on others, abusing alcohol or drugs.

"A person who has experienced a traumatic event, such as sexual violence, death, loss of a loved one, financial problems is also prone to depression," said Fety.

At the end of his statement he also added, taking certain drugs, such as some high blood pressure drugs or sleeping pills, suffering from chronic diseases such as thyroid hormone disorders, head injuries, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, cancer, stroke, chronic pain, or heart disease It is also a factor in someone experiencing depression.