That said , it is of course possible to use a language associated with depression without actually being depressed . Ultimately , it is how you feel over time that determines whether you are suffering .
But as the World Health Organisation estimates that more than 300m people worldwide are now living with depression an increase of more than 18 % since 2005 , having more tools available to spot the condition is certainly important to improve health and prevent tragic suicides such as those of Plath and Cobain .
Mohammed Al-Mosaiwi
I am a pharmacist and psychologists , with graduate degrees in both domains . Currently I am completing a PhD in psychology , examining the role of absolutist thinking in anxiety , depression and suicidal ideation .
Experience
– present
PhD Candidate in Psychology , University of
Reading
Education
- 2013
The University of York , MSc Cognitive Neuroscience