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Depression is a psychological disorder widely prevalent across the globe, and Australia is not any different. In Australia, depression is common: 1 in 7 Australians will have it at some point in their lives. A recent survey showed that statistically women are more prone to depression than men and it is often seen in people from 16-24 years old in Australia. The rate of depression among indigenous Australians is also high, telling of the many ways in which social, economic, and cultural factors combine [1].
The importance of innovative approaches to treating depression has been increasingly recognized in recent years. This is particularly true among Australian executives. The new concepts of luxury and overseas depression treatment have been widely reported on for offering high-level individual programs tailored to specific needs. These treatments foster a holistic approach to mental well-being, involving therapies, and providing targeted guidance.
Through attentive treatment of the problems faced by Australian businessmen, and introducing original treatment methods, we can improve the mental state of executives as well as lessen the social stigma surrounding depression in their social realm.
Depression is a mood disorder that makes a person constantly feel sad with a loss of fun in things they used to like. It can also cause difficulty with thinking, loss of memory and cognitive functioning, and disturbed eating and sleeping habits.
Feelings of sadness or grief can be normal reactions to different life events. Losing a job or going through a divorce are just two examples of difficult life situations that may cause a person to feel sad. If such concerns change into feelings of despair and linger on continuously for a considerable amount of time; not less than 2 weeks, it turns into depression [2].
There are different types of depressive disorders. The most common form, clinical depression, also known as Major Depression, is the most severe form.
Depression can't be cured completely but there are effective treatments to manage symptoms. The sooner that treatment begins, the more likely it is to succeed. Some people will only suffer depression once in their lives. Others will have repeated episodes.
Many people recover after an episode of depression by working with their doctor. Even if the treatment works well, occasionally the patients will relapse. When people are being treated for depression, only half of them get significant relief at first so it’s essential to continue treatment.
Among the mental health disorders, depression and anxiety are the most common and are among the 25 leading causes of illness and disability worldwide.
Data from 2021 estimates the overall prevalence of depression to be 3.4 percent of the global population.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that 2.1 million people in Australia — 9 percent of the population — were suffering from some form of depression. On average, only a small percentage of people—about one-in-six—one in five women and one in eight men—will experience Major Depressive Disorder at some point during their lives [1].
An estimated 10.4 percent of people in 2017-18 had depression or depressive symptoms compared with 8.9 percent in 2014-15. Depression or related symptoms, in general, struck the elderly at a higher rate than younger people (11.6 percent versus 9.1 percent, respectively). Gender-wise, there was a more profound increase in the prevalence of depression in women after 2014-15 [3].
In Australia, depression and anxiety are ranked as the second and third most important causes of the economic burden respectively among the age group of 15–25, contributing 7.6 percent and 7 percent of the total for diseases in this age group respectively.
Lee et al in a research study found that in 2007, the total annual productivity losses from depression, anxiety-related diseases, and substance use totalled $11.8 billion. In the same year, the income tax loss due to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse combined was $1.2 billion and the welfare payments attributable to them were $12.9 billion.
Anxiety and depression commonly go together, with around 1.5 million Australians—or 6.1 percent of people in 2017-18—having both an anxiety-related condition and depression or depressive symptoms (compared with 1.1 million people or 5.0 percent from 2014-15).
Biological, medical, societal, genetic, and circumstantial factors can contribute to depression.
Common risks for it include [4]:
Sex: Anxiety and depression are both much more common in women than in men.
Genetics: You're more likely to get depression if it runs in your family.
Social Class: If a person has financial difficulties and feels that they have low status in society, they are more likely to suffer from depressive disorder.
The Use Of Some Medicines: Depression risk is connected with the use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids, hormonal contraceptives, and beta-blockers.
Deficiency Of Vitamins: Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to depressive symptoms, according to some studies.
Gender Identity: A study from 2018 discovered transgender individuals to be at 4 times more risk of getting depression than cisgender.
Drug Abuse: Substance use disorders are present in approximately 21 percent of all cases of major depressive disorder [1].
Other Medical Conditions: Depression is also found in a variety of other medical conditions. People with heart disease are twice as likely to be depressed; as many as a quarter of people with cancer may also suffer from depression.
There are several types of depression. While they are all characterized by intense low mood, there are also important differences.
Major depression, otherwise known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is marked by a combination of symptoms that disrupt the sufferer’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy once-pleasurable activities. These symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe and they need only to be present for two weeks, and they need to be felt every day — not just occasionally [4].
Some of the sub-types of major depression include:
Melancholic depression: A severe form of major depression, which is characterized by a profound lack of pleasure in anything
Psychotic depression: It generally includes hallucinations (hearing or seeing people or things that aren't there); delusions (false beliefs that other people don’t experience or agree with); or paranoia (feeling suspicious that other people are against them or that everything’s against them).
Bipolar disorder, otherwise known as manic depression, is marked by extreme mood shifts that disrupt a sufferer’s life with periods of intense mania, where an individual can experience feelings of extreme happiness and excitement before transitioning into periods of severe depression.
Common symptoms of a manic episode include:
It is sometimes referred to as a milder form of bipolar disorder. The individual has had cycling moods for at least 2 years, with hypomanic (mild to moderate mania) and depressive symptoms taking place.
There may be very short intervals of even moods, but fewer than 2 months between. The symptoms are less severe and of shorter duration than the criteria for bipolar disorder or major depression [4].
It is similar to major depression but it involves fewer of the symptoms, none of which is present to a severe degree. The principal criteria are that it lasts at least 2 years.
SAD is a mood disorder – depression or mania with a seasonal pattern. The depressive symptoms typically begin in the fall and can follow the bright sunny days of early winter. It frequently is not diagnosed until a person has had several winters in a row with symptoms [4].
SAD is commonly linked to changes in exposure to light over the winter, and it is more common in countries with shorter days and longer periods of darkness, such as those in the cooler climates of the Northern Hemisphere. This is why SAD is very rare in Australia.
Perinatal and postnatal depression occurs during pregnancy or in the year after having a baby, with up to one in every five Australian women affected. The cause is a mix of the demands and responsibilities of parenthood and hormonal changes.
New routines and roles for men can also trigger depression.
Depression can be caused by various factors. They can be from biological to circumstantial.
The common causes are as follows [2]:
Brain Chemistry. A chemical imbalance may exist in those parts of the brain that affect mood, thoughts, sleep, appetite, and behaviour; these brains develop depression.
Hormone Levels. In women, hormonal fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone at different times in a woman’s life such as the menstrual cycle, postpartum hormone levels, or during perimenopause and menopause could all raise the risk of depression.
Family History. A family history of depression or another mood disorder puts you at greater risk for depression.
Early Childhood Trauma. The body processes fear and stress differently after an event.
Brain Structure. This is a greater risk of depression when the frontal lobe of your brain is underactive. Though scientists do not know whether it is occurring pre- or post-onset, too much or too little activity is still problematic.
Medical Conditions. Other conditions may increase your risk, such as chronic diseases, insomnia, chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, heart attack, and cancer.
Use Of Substances: If you have a history of substance abuse or chronic alcoholism, your risk is increased.
Emotional Turmoil And Pain: Depression is more common among people who have felt emotional pain for a long time, or who were in chronic physical pain for long periods.
Depression can be more than a constant state of sadness or feeling “blue.”
Major depression can cause a variety of symptoms. Some affect your mood and others affect your body. Symptoms may also be ongoing or come and go.
Not everyone with depression will have the same symptoms. Symptoms of depression can vary in severity, and the number of symptoms can fluctuate. If you have some of the following signs and symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for at least 2 weeks, you may be experiencing depression [2]:
The symptoms of depression can be experienced differently among men, women, children, and older adults.
If you are a male, you might feel symptoms related to your mood, and emotional, mental and physical well-being:
Mood: You will feel short-tempered, agitated, restless, or angry. You might feel nippy or worried. You might feel empty, sad, or hopeless.
Emotional well-being: You will feel like you just can't get out of that uncontrollable situation of feeling bad. You might think a lot about death or suicide. You might have overeating or weight gain, lack of attention to personal hygiene, or excessive drinking or drug use. You might also complain about physical problems.
Behaviour: Loss of interest in things you love to do - like sports, car repairs, or video games is the hallmark of depression in any age but more specifically in men. You might feel tired most of the time.
Sexual interest: You might lose interest in sex or not be able to perform sexually.
Cognitive abilities: You may have trouble paying attention, focusing on your work, or remembering things.
Sleep patterns: You might sleep too much or not be able to sleep at all.
Physical well-being: You might feel very tired, have a lot of aches and pains, or have headaches. You might have an upset stomach or constipation.
If you are a female, you might feel symptoms related to your [2]:
Mood: You will feel more irritable.
Emotional well-being: You might feel more depressed and might tear up for no reason. You might feel constantly angry.
Behavior: You might eat too much or too little, or sleep too much or not enough. You might withdraw from social engagements or join in high-risk activities. You might talk and think more slowly.
Physical well-being: You will feel more tired or feel like you have less energy. You might have more headaches. Your back or stomach might hurt. Your digestion might change so you can have constipation or diarrhea. You might have a lot of pain with your period or have cramps without a period.
Children might have symptoms related to [2]:
Mood: More often and out of proportion mood swings or might become frustrated more easily. Other mood changes like irritability, anger, or crying.
Emotional well-being: Feel very sad or hopeless and might get more anxious. Feelings of incompetence and intense sadness are common
Behaviour: Argue more with friends or fight more often with family members.
Physical well-being: Loss of energy, digestive problems, changes in appetite, or weight loss or gain.
Cognitive abilities: Have a hard time concentrating and might drop in and out of conversations. Difficulty focusing on academic activities, decline in school performance, or changes in grades
Sleep patterns: Have trouble falling asleep or might wake up very early or lie in bed for more time.
Depression is a manageable mental illness. Studies have shown that around 80% to 90% of patients suffering from depression who seek treatment eventually respond well.
Treatment options for depression in Australia include:
Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, consists of conversations with a mental health professional. In this process, your therapist helps you to recognize and alter patterns of emotion, thought and behaviour that can make you unhealthy.
There are several categories of psychotherapy (CBT is the most prevalent). Some people get through it in a few sessions; others may continue treatment for months or even years [5].
Medications: In traditional medicine, some prescription drugs known as antidepressants can change the chemical balance of the brain responsible for causing depression — there are many classes of antidepressant drugs to choose from so it takes time to get the medicine you need. Some antidepressants have side effects, but they usually go away after some time. If you don't feel any better, then your healthcare provider may want to change the medicine.
Complimentary Methods: Acupuncture, hypnotherapy and massage therapy are the most commonly employed complimentary methods to manage depression. Meditation and biofeedback for mild depression and ongoing symptoms have been proven beneficial [5].
Brain Stimulation Therapy: Brain stimulation therapy may help those with severe depression, or suffering from depression with psychosis. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) are all forms of brain stimulation therapy.
Lifestyle Changes: Some lifestyle changes that improve symptoms of depression.
Depression can't always be prevented, but you can lower your chances of getting it by:
People with a history of depression are more likely to relapse and get depressed in future. If you have any depression-like symptoms or feelings despite your lifestyle efforts to avoid them, seek help right away.
In the fast-paced world of Australian executives, making high-stakes decisions, meeting relentless deadlines, and keeping with their competitors can all easily wear down your mental health. Depression is a widespread, yet much-overlooked mental health issue that can have a profound influence on leadership effectiveness and maintaining a work-life balance. Special attention is given to the mental health care needs of Australian executives, our high-end depression treatment center is here to help.
Its aim is bi-conceptual, so therapy and leisure come together in our residential abode. Living with the comfort of getting the benefits of regular as well alternative and complimentary therapies is ideal for CEOs and executives in high-pressure positions who can't 'switch off' their work. We follow a customized and exclusive regimen for each of our clients to provide the greatest possible means of recovery.
Tailored Care And Privacy: At our luxury depression treatment centre, individualized care and privacy are top priorities. Australian executives who require an extremely private professional life can expect confidentiality at that same level while they move towards wellness.
Holistic Wellness Programs: Not content with traditional therapeutic modalities, our luxury depression treatment centre uses holistic approaches to healing. As for pressures of the mind-body, depression requires a comprehensive approach in our view; so we take care of your every need: spa treatments and mindfulness sessions, as well as gourmet meals for premium nutritional support.
Exclusive Settings For Healing: Nestled in a peaceful, exclusive locale, our depression treatment centre offers a peaceful refuge from the urban jungle. The soothing environment affords ample room for reflection and relaxation, two things so necessary in recovery.
Leaders Facing Burnout: High-ranking executives often find themselves at the intersection of great responsibility and difficult decisions. The risk of burnout is higher than usual, and with it may come depression. Treating oneself in luxury lets leaders pull back, recharge, and rebuild their strength.
Those Struggling With Work-Life Balance: The requirements of an executive role are such that the line blurs between professional life and personal life. john and others who are grappling with this question of maintaining their work-life balance can find the resources and support they need in an exclusive, residential depression treatment centre.
For Professionals Who Need Confidential Help: The modern world emphasizes appearance, and many high-powered executives may not seek help for depression because of privacy worries. Our exclusive treatment centre for all walks of professionals realizes that people need to go about indirectly dealing with their emotional issues. That keeps things between themselves, their doctors, and intelligent treatment methods that work.
Specifically Designed Programs For Executives: Understanding the particular challenges faced by Australian executives, we have specially tailored our programs to suit their needs. We recognize the intricacies of executive life and design our treatments accordingly, from executive coaching to stress management workshops.
World-Renowned Therapist Services: The treatment centre provides a luxurious depression treatment that includes the assistance of professional depression experts in the field. These individuals have studied their corporate environment. Australians can benefit from their expertise. They provide targeted support and understand these organizations' nuances completely.
Discreet And Convenient International Location: Our luxury depression treatment centre is situated in some international settings that are discreet enough, so as not to attract attention while still close by for Australians who don't want to draw the curious gaze of strangers to their condition. With the convenience of being situated in an international location, one has a smooth transition to focused and undisturbed calmness.
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2. Medical News Today. What is depression and what can I do about it? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8933#definition
3. National Library Of Medicine. Prevalence Rates of Depression and Anxiety among Young Rural and Urban Australians: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9819515/
4. Health Direct Australia. Depression. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/depression
5. Heathline. Everything You Need to Know About Depression (Major Depressive Disorder). https://www.healthline.com/health/depression
Employers have a role in managing workplace-related depression. Stress-reduction programs, help with education material, or speaking out for a supportive work environment may have a big impact. Talking about mental health issues. reducing stigma, and offering access to employee assistance programs are effective measures in supporting employees' mental health.
No, medication is just one part of an overall approach to treating depression. Therapy, lifestyle changes, and support from friends and family all greatly contribute towards management. People may respond to different forms of treatment and a treatment regimen tailored to the patient's specific needs often works best.
To assist someone, don't be pushy, just let them know you are available if they need help. Support involves offering empathy; active listening, and encouragement. Get some information about depression so that you can better understand their experience and life. Do not forget to suggest seeing a doctor.
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