Depression is the “nearest mental illness”. In the West, depression is often referred to as the “emotional flu”, meaning that depression is a common mental illness like a cold or flu. According to the latest statistics from the World Health Organization, there are 340 million people with depression worldwide. Among the adult population aged 20 years or older, depression is increasing at a rate of 11.3% per year, and by 2020, functional disability due to major depression will rise to the 2nd place in the total disease category, second only to ischemic heart disease. The situation of depression in China is also not optimistic, the current prevalence rate is about 4%, and the phenomenon of suicide due to depression is also very serious. ”I’m depressed.” I often hear people say this. But in fact, many people have alternating low moods, which is normal and not a pathology. Even if you are really depressed, it is a normal illness, just like the flu, which we call the “emotional flu”. Depressed people have some simple and easy “self-help” ways, such as talking, bouncing, karaoke. And a moderate amount of physical activity can also help improve mood, such as walking, climbing, etc.. In addition, you can also try to do what you used to like to do, do after making yourself feel relaxed. With the emotions to try to vent!