BY: URVI MITTAL

BDS FINAL YEAR 1353

JCD DENTAL COLLEGE,SIRSA

•World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948.

•. Each year a theme is selected that highlights a priority area of public health.

•The Day provides an opportunity for individuals in every community to get involved in activities that can lead to better health.

Goals ofMillennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Post-2015 UN development agenda

MDG 1: eradicate extreme poverty and hungerMDG 3: promote gender equality and empower womenMDG 4: reduce child mortalityMDG 5: improve maternal healthMDG 6: combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseasesMDG 7: ensure environmental sustainabilityMDG 8: develop a global partnership for development

Themes of World Health Days•2017: Depression: Let's talk•2016: Halt the rise: beat diabetes•2015: Food safety•2014: Vector-borne diseases: small bite, big threat•2013: Healthy heart beat, Healthy blood pressure•2012: Good health adds life to years•2011: Anti-microbial resistance: no action today, no cure tomorrow•2010: Urbanization and health: make cities healthier•2009: Save lives, Make hospitals safe in emergencies•2008: Protecting health from the adverse effects of climate change•2007: International health security

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Depression as the theme for the next World Health Day (7th April 2017).

The campaign slogan is ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’, and was released on the World Mental Health Day this year (10 October 2016).

What is Depression?Depression is an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks.

In addition, people with depression normally have several of the following symptoms:a loss of energy;a change in appetite;sleeping more or less;anxiety;reduced concentration;restlessness;feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness; andthoughts of self-harm or suicide.

Key Messages:Depression is a common mental disorder that affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries.

Depression is not a sign of weakness.

The risk of becoming depressed is increased byopoverty,ounemployment,olife events such as the death of a loved one or a relationship break-up,ophysical illness andoproblems caused by alcohol and drug use

Most common causes :

Untreated depression can prevent people from working and participating in family and community life.At worst, depression can lead to suicide.

If left untreated, depression can have serious — and sometimes long-term — consequences that can affect every aspect of your life. Fortunately, depression is treatable. By getting help and following your treatment plan, you

can prevent these complications:• Suicide• Addiction• Self-injury• Poor School Performance• Relationship Problems• Health Concerns

Treatments for depressionThere's no one proven way that people recover from depression, and it's different for everyone. However, there are a range of effective treatments and health professionals who can help you on the road to recovery. There are also plenty of things you can do for yourself to recover and stay well.

THANKYOU

BY:URVI MITTAL

BDS FINAL YEAR1353