Depression is not madness-Part two

If you are suffering from depression, seek help and treatment.

Pakistani Muslims offer prayers during a funeral ceremony. Source: AFP

Some Pashtuns from Afghanistan and Pakistan have often seen violence and obstacles in their lives, the ongoing war in their areas and the effects of wars have left its negative impact on their mental health. Depression or anxiety is a sensitive topic in many communities, but doctor suggests that it might lead to the death of the person with more serious depression. Sydney based doctor Rahman Shinwary suggest that depression is curable and people with the depression need to seek help and talk about it with their GPs. We spoke to Dr Rahman Shinwary on the kinds and signs of depression. Please listen to the first part of the interview here