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Synopsis: Depression
Depression is a debilitating mental illness marked by mood disturbances. In human

examinations of the condition, depression was found to account for a considerable fraction of
those affected. According to the most recent World Health Organization estimates from 2019,
there are millions of people suffering from depression globally, an increase of around 18% in the
last decade and a lifetime prevalence of 15%. These statistics being presented are the reason
why depression is of special interest to me. It is essential to make people aware of depression or
other mental health illnesses in order to eliminate stigmatization. Depression awareness also
teaches people that they are never alone and that there are lots of resources readily accessible to
help them deal with this illness.
Low Self-Esteem Caused Anxiety, Depression and Suicidal Ideation in Vietnamese

Students by Nguyen, D., Wright, E., Dedding, C., Pham, T., & Bunders, J. (2019):
Reviewed by Leandro D. Valiengo, Cyrus SH Ho.
According to the authors, this article explains the frequency of negative self-esteem
involving a combination of social and demographic factors linked to worry, depression,
academic stress, and suicidal thoughts among Vietnamese high school students. Adolescence is
among the most significant stages of human growth. Physical growth, social and psychological
development as well as aspects of self, characterize it.
Self-esteem has been demonstrated to have an impact on life outcomes such as wellness
and social implications during maturity. Low self-esteem has been connected to depression,
substance misuse, antisocial conduct and suicide. One of the study's objectives was to determine
how self-esteem influences mental health problems. Anxiety, depression and suicide were all
linked to low self-esteem (Dat,2019).
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Poor Illness Perceptions are Linked to Depressive and Anxious Symptomatology in

Fibromyalgia Syndrome by De Heer, E. W., Vriezekolk, J. E., & van der Feltz
Cornelis, C. M. (2017): Reviewed by Barbara Olivan Blazquez, Alexander
Neumeister, Fe Federica Sancassini.
In this article, the authors conducted this study to see if people with chronic pain, such as
fibromyalgia, are more prone to anxiety and depression. As a result, it's important to identify
potential risks for the formation of anxiety and depression. The researchers aimed to see if
depressive and anxious symptoms in fibromyalgia patients were connected to severe pain,
behavioral problems, and negative illness beliefs.
According to the findings of the study, some patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome who
think that this condition has a severe impact on their overall well-being and have remarkable
levels of depression run a risk of being depressed in the future. Patients who believe their
treatment is failing and are experiencing progressively severe anxiety symptoms are much more
likely to stop taking it. It has been proven that negative disease beliefs are a substantial risk
factor for depression and anxiety symptoms. (Eric, Johanna, Christina 2019)
Is Using social media Linked to Depressive Symptoms? By Andree Hartanto, Frosch Y. X.

Quek, Germaine Y. Q. Tng & Jose C. Yong (2021): Reviewed by Christopher J. Ferguson.
In this article, the authors stated how experts studying the occurrence of depressive
symptoms in today's society defined the use of social media as a major possible contributor to
depression. The fact that billions of people use at least one social media site on a regular basis
demonstrates how pervasive social networking is in our lives nowadays. According to trend
analysis on a proportional and interconnection basis, depression rates seem to be on the rise in
line with increased social media activity.
Despite the fact that the connection between both social network use and depression is
debatable, research has demonstrated that it is ubiquitous and hazardous to one's mental health.
Several studies have found that social networking can be harmful to users by exposing them to
negativity. (Andree et al,2021)
Living with low self-esteem has taught me that it can have an impact on many aspects of
my life, including career choices and relationships. It may also contribute to a cycle of negative
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self-talk, which may exacerbate other depression symptoms. We all have moments when we
lack confidence and feel bad about ourselves; however, when low self-esteem becomes a
chronic issue, it can harm my mental health and daily life.
When it comes to social media usage, there are both positive and negative aspects to
consider. Communication with loved ones, meeting new friends, having access to a variety of
knowledge, learning new things and even boosting one's job are all advantages. Social media
has the potential to be a double-edged sword. Excessive usage of social media has been linked
to an elevated risk of depression and anxiety as I have seen in several studies
Conclusion
Depression is one of the most prevalent disorders seen in basic care, but it goes
undiagnosed, untreated, and unnoticed far too often. Depression has a higher likelihood of
morbidity and death when left untreated. The majority of individuals with depression complain
of low mood or vague unexplained symptoms rather than depression. I'd welcome it if doctors
were vigilant in their efforts to effectively screen patients for depression.
Depression is a serious illness, but it is also one that can be treated. Counseling, self-help
techniques such as regular exercise and adequate sleep, alternative medicine techniques such as
counseling, hypnosis, acupuncture, antidepressant medication, and brain stimulation therapy are
all used to treat depression. I would strongly advise anyone experiencing depression symptoms
to seek treatment.
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References
Hartanto, A., Quek, F. Y. X., Tng, G. Y. Q., & Yong, J. C. (2021 Is Using social media Linked
to Depressive Symptoms? https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.641934
Nguyen, D. T., Wright, E. P., Dedding, C., Pham, T. T., & Bunders, J. (2019). Low Self-Esteem
Caused Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation in Vietnamese Secondary School
Students: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00698
De Heer, E. W., Vriezekolk, J. E., & van der Feltz-Cornelis, C. M. (2017). Poor Illness
Perceptions Linked to Depressive and Anxious Symptomatology in Fibromyalgia
Syndrome: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2017.00217
Adolescent health and development. (n.d.).

Www.who.int. https://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/topics/adolescence/
development/en/.

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Depression is a debilitating mental illness marked by mood disturbances. In human

Low Self-Esteem Caused Anxiety, Depression and Suicidal Ideation in Vietnamese

Poor Illness Perceptions are Linked to Depressive and Anxious Symptomatology in

Is Using social media Linked to Depressive Symptoms? By Andree Hartanto, Frosch Y. X.

Adolescent health and development. (n.d.).

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