Self-disgust as a potential mechanism explaining the association between loneliness and depression

Depression is the leading cause of disability and one of the most common mental health problems worldwide (World  Health Organization [WHO], 2017). More than 300 million people of all ages are currently living with depression, with a sharp increase in prevalence of over 18% from 2005 to 2015. At its worst, depression can become lethal, particularly in young adults (15-29 years) as more than 800.000 people die each year from suicidal depression, and from depression-related cardiovascular disease (Nemeroff& Goldschmidt, 2012; WHO, 2017).

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Antonia Ypsilanti, Lambros Lazuras, Phillip Powell, Paul Overton Tags: Research paper Source Type: research