People who feel defeated and trapped often are at a higher risk of anxiety and depression, a new study finds.
Anxiety and depression are two of the biggest mental disorders in the United States. Researchers of a new study found that the feeling of defeat and entrapment further promotes this disorder. People who feel defeated and trapped often are at a higher risk of anxiety and depression, according to a press release.
For the study, people belonging to economically deprived regions were asked to fill in questionnaires about their measure of entrapment, defeat, anxiety and depression. The study was carried out twice, with a 12-month-gap between both tests. At the start of the study more than half of the participants were already experiencing these negative feelings. Researchers noted that the more defeated and trapped a person felt at the start of the study, the more likely was he to experience anxiety and depression a year later.
"Our results suggest that screening for defeat and entrapment may help with early identification of people who may be at risk of developing mental health problems," said lead author Alys Griffiths in a press release.
Another study conducted recently stated that depression is the second leading cause of disabilities. Unfortunately, more than half of the people suffering from this disorder don't get the needed health care. Lack of sleep, poor exercise and diet are contributing factors to the development of this mental disorder.
One reason why people don't get medical help for their condition is because they are in a state of denial. Many people fail to recognize the symptoms of depression and anxiety and hence leave it up to time to heal the problem.
"What one person recognises as disabling might be different to another person and might be different across countries as well, there are lots of cultural implications and interpretations that come in place, which makes it all the more important to raise awareness of the size of the problem and also signs and how to detect it," researchers of the study said, according to New Vision.
