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Depression is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses in the world, affecting a significant part of the population. In Spain, the increase in the number of cases in recent years, especially in certain segments of the population, has meant that mental health and emotional well-being have become unprecedented relevance in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n

Factors such as work-related stress, excessive use of social networks and a lack of work-life balance have contributed to the rise of disorders such as anxiety and depression. life balance have contributed to the rise of disorders such as anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n

Mental health in figures<\/p>\n

According to data from the Ministry of Health, in 2023 there were approximately 2,5 million cases of depression in Spain, the highest number in the period between 2011 and 2023, being more frequent in women, with a prevalence of 7.2% , double the rate observed in men [1].<\/a><\/p>\n

[1]<\/a> https:\/\/es.statista.com\/estadisticas\/1037998\/numero-de-casos-de-depresion-en-espana<\/a><\/p>\n

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According to the Annual Report of the National Health System 2023, by age range, more than 40% of the Spanish population over 50 years of age has some kind of mental health problem, including depression. And in the case of those over 80 years of age, the prevalence exceeds 50% [1]<\/a>. <\/p>\n

According to UGT in its ” Report on mental health and work”<\/a> of 2024, 603.521 absences from work in Spain due to behavioural disorders. And if we look at the suicide rate, according to the Government of Spain ‘s ” MonthlyReport May 2024 Line 24<\/a> ” , in 2022, the suicide rate in Spain was 8.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, being approximately three times higher in men (13.4) than in women (4.5).000 inhabitants, being approximately three times higher in men (13.4) than in women (4.5). <\/p>\n

What are the factors? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The factors of depression are very varied, but experts agree that stress is partly responsible for the current situation. Chronic stress can trigger a range of mental health problems, including anxiety, depression and burnout. <\/p>\n

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a crucial role in the stress response. that plays a crucial role in the stress response. While it is essential for certain functions, elevated cortisol levels over prolonged periods can have negative health effects, such as weight gain, sleep problems and a weakened immune system, such as weight gain, sleep problems and a weakened immune system. <\/p>\n

It has many functions in our body, but the main ones are:<\/p>\n