How long does it take for a person with depression to get treatment?

Every October 10th, World Mental Health Day is celebrated, a day that serves to raise awareness about the behaviors of Mexicans regarding their psychological state and the manifestations that most affect them.

70% of Mexicans who require psychological help to treat their mental health problems do not receive it, since most of them believe they can handle these conditions alone. , a specialist highlighted on Monday.

"Unfortunately, we know that in Mexico, 70% of the population that needs help is not receiving it, even though mental health problems have increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic," said María Elena Medina Mora, director of the Faculty of Psychology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

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The specialist acknowledged that There is still a stigma surrounding these types of conditions that prevents people from going to a specialist to treat their mental health problems. .

"Ninety percent of people think they can overcome their mental health problems alone, and that's the biggest barrier." , he noted.

He detailed that in the country It takes 14 years for a person with depression to get treatment. , since mental health disorders begin in adolescence.

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However, until before the pandemic, little was said about these diseases .

"The pandemic made this a common conversation and people started asking for help," he explained.

Depression and anxiety affect young people

Medina Mora explained that according to a survey conducted by the UNAM School of Medicine, it was found that the majority of students at this institution suffered from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, which increased suicidal thoughts .

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The specialist pointed out that Both men and women suffer from mental health problems in almost the same proportion; although, women are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, while men are more likely to suffer from behavioral problems and addictions. .

He also said that Mental health problems have a genetic load of between 40 and 60%; however, there are other risk factors that can trigger them. .

"For example, the challenges of childhood, such as violence in all its forms, and the economic situation," he said.

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With information from EFE

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