Is depression a disease?

Starmix

Member

• May 19, 2025

• #1

Yes, depression is considered a medical disease. It is not simply a matter of feeling sad or down; it is a complex condition affecting brain chemistry, thought patterns, and overall physical and emotional health. The disease involves an imbalance in neurotransmitters that affect mood regulation. Life experiences and environmental factors play a role in triggering depression.

 

Nomad

Administrator

Staff member

• May 19, 2025

• #2

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions. According to world health organization , about 3.8 percent suffer from depression world wide. Interestingly, depression affects more women compared to men. WHO data points that about 6 percent women suffer from depression and for men it is 4 percent.

 

eLdavis

Member

• May 19, 2025

• #3

Depression has become an extremely common issue today, it's no longer something only the elderly experience, but even young adults and teens go through depression today.

 

Starmix

Member

• May 20, 2025

• #4

Depression could be mild and easy to cure by the person himself/ herself. Those with severe depression need a medic. Many are depressed by the economic situations that we have today.

 

Shree

Active member

• Jul 2, 2025

• #5

Depression is considered a medical condition, a mental health disorder. It affects brain chemistry and functioning, leading to emotional and physical symptoms. Recognizing it as a disease helps reduce stigma and encourages people to seek professional treatment and support.

 

Hazel

Active member

• Jul 9, 2025

• #6

Depression is considered a mental health disorder, much like a disease. It affects how you think, feel, and function daily. It’s not just sadness, it’s persistent and often needs treatment through therapy, medication, or both. It's real and valid.

 

Brem

Member

• Jul 10, 2025

• #7

I don't know if I would call depression a disease. You can, but I consider it more of a mental disorder, much like stress and anxiety, that comes from a chemical imbalance in our brains. I consider something like Cancer, Aids etc as a disease, but I don't consider depression a disease. But I suppose some can claim that, I just don't feel that way towards it.

 

Commode K

Member

• Aug 3, 2025

• #8

In my opinion, depression is not a disease. It is a mental health condition or disorder.

 

ganzua69

Member

• Tuesday at 4:41 AM

• #9

Supposedly they say yes, but I think it is a mental condition that one reaches by not making more effort in looking for that which helps to cure depression or makes one truly happy, with effort and doing things it is impossible for you to be depressed, although sometimes it will happen but it will only be temporary, not something lasting like when you give it too much importance.

 

Kera

Member

• Wednesday at 3:43 AM

• #10

Depression is a medical condition capable of damaging the brain cells if kept untreated. A sickness is anything that fights against your well-being so yes, depression is a disease and adequate attention must be accorded before it gets out of hand.