‘Rising signs of depression, in Turkey’ warns medical expert

According to data from the Health Ministry, increasing number of people in Turkey suffer from depression, said Professor Mansur Beyazyürek. "Independent of their socio-economic level or political views Turks give signs of depression; this is across the board phenomenon," Beyazyürek told Hürriyet Daily News.
What do you see when you look at the mental health of Turkish society? What is the state of mind of Turks?
People in Turkey are in depression. Or let's say, they are showing signs of depression.
This is not a phenomenon limited to a particular group. I say this without making any differentiation based on socio-economic level, ethnicity, political preferences or way of life.
In other words, both the poor and the rich, secularists and conservatives are depressed. What makes you say that?
According to data from the Health Ministry, there has been a serious increase in the number of people seeking treatment at psychiatric clinics in the last few years. In parallel to that, there has been a serious increase in the use of psychiatric medicines. According to data released in 2018, the use of anti-depressants has increased 27 percent in five years.
In addition to the data, based on my professional observations and those of my colleagues, there has been a serious rise in diagnoses of depression among patients who come to us. This shows us that there is a serious state of exhaustion [in Turkey]. People feel desperate.
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