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Depression
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This article provides general information and education. It does not provide individual advice or replace assessment, diagnosis or care from a qualified professional. The information is not exhaustive and should be understood in its cultural and local context.
About the source and review
Editorial resource guide developed from the themes of Bineta Gueye Thiam’s general mental-health introduction and the credited public sources. It is not a recovered standalone manuscript or a clinically reviewed edition. Sources were checked on 13 October 2026.
Depression can involve persistent low mood or loss of interest, affecting sleep, energy, concentration and daily life. It can affect young people, adults and older people.
The source overview emphasises that mental health difficulties are not personal failings. Professional assessment and support can help. These links explain depression in more depth.
Seek urgent medical help through local emergency services if someone may act on suicidal thoughts or cannot stay safe.
Further reading
Public information for context. These links do not imply endorsement or confirm that a service is available in Senegal.
- Depressive disorder (depression)
Creator / organisation: World Health Organization (WHO)
Resource language: EN · Links checked: 2026-10-13
- Trouble dépressif (dépression)
Creator / organisation: Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS)
Resource language: FR · Links checked: 2026-10-13
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- I had a black dog, his name was depression — YouTube
Creator / organisation: World Health Organization (WHO) · Matthew Johnstone
Resource language: EN · Links checked: 2026-10-13