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Volume 8 Issue 12 (December, 2020)

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Effect of long term depression and anxiety on mental health of a person- An original research
Dr. Shalini Pandey, Dr. Ramesh Chaubey, Dr. Akant Pandey

Introduction: The significant level of work related stress and burnout among individuals can prompt behavioral health conditions and mental dismalness, including a sleeping disorder, anxiety, depression, and substance use. However, the long term effect of depression and anxiety is still unclear. Aims: To evaluate the effect of long term depression and anxiety on mental health of a person. Methodology: Group A (N=100) (subjects with depression and anxiety for more than 2 years) and Group B Control (N=100) (depression and anxiety for less than 6 months) were selected from the OPD at the psychiatry. The two groups were matched for basic socio-demographic variables like gender, age and economic status to avoid any bias. The primary objective in this study included anxiety, depression. All of the study subjects were followed for one year to determine the risks associated with anxiety & depression. Results: There was no significant difference in the Socio-demographic variables. There was a significant effect of the depression and anxiety on the people with age, time and the tenure of the job. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that people with long term depression have significant effect on their mental health and hence the proper medical intervention is advised.

 
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