Depression—Factors, Symptoms, Prevention and the Role of Open Journal of Depression (Short Communications)

Abstract

The data for the spread of depression in several countries are presented. The differences in occurrence of depression among some social categories of population are discussed. The symptoms and the forms of depression are described in brief, as well as several factors contributing to depression. The role of Open Journal of Depression is related to some possibilities for coping with and preventing depression.

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Stoyanova, S. (2014). Depression—Factors, Symptoms, Prevention and the Role of Open Journal of Depression. Open Journal of Depression, 3, 3-4. doi: 10.4236/ojd.2014.31002.

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