Health crisis, gloomy economic and social prospects: The French have the blues! There are several options for dealing with psychological illness. Here are which ones.
- The number of French people in a depressed state doubled between the end of September and the beginning of November.
- To deal with dark thoughts, it is possible to consult various health professionals or talk to a loved one.
- In the event of suicidal thoughts, do not hesitate to call the SAMU or to go to the generalist and psychiatric emergencies.
The Covid-19 epidemic is deeply affecting French morale. In his speech on Tuesday, November 17, the director general of health Jérôme Salomon indicated that the number of individuals in a depressed state had doubled between the end of September and the beginning of November. “This increase is observed in the general population but is particularly marked in people with financial problems or with a history of psychological disorders”, he pointed out. Students are also particularly affected.
Which doctors to consult in case of black thoughts?
In case of dark thoughts, the Pierre Deniker Foundation recommends consulting the following healthcare professionals:
– the general practitioner, who can be the first contact in the event of mild or moderate depression;
– a psychiatrist in liberal activity, directly or after seeing the general practitioner;
– a hospital psychiatrist, within Medico-Psychological Centers (CMP) near you;
– a psychologist: he can offer psychotherapy in the event of mild or moderate depression but, unlike the general practitioner or the psychiatrist, cannot offer pharmacological treatment.
Appointment times are generally shorter with general practitioners and in Medico-Psychological Centers (CMP).
What to do in case of suicidal thoughts?
In case of suicidal thoughts, do not hesitate to:
– Immediately call the SAMU (15/112).
– Go to psychiatric emergencies or general emergencies.
What if all these steps are too difficult?
Knowing that depressive disorders can temporarily alter judgment and reduce the ability to act, talking to a loved one about their discomfort can also be the beginning of a solution. This allows you to be supported in the care process, which is often difficult to set up on your own.
Major symptoms of depression
The major symptoms of depression are a continuous feeling of sadness or emptiness, a marked lack of interest in almost all activities, significant weight loss in the absence of a diet or, on the contrary, significant weight gain, sleeping too much or not enough, psychomotor slowing, permanent fatigue, a feeling of self-worth, a decrease in reasoning ability and recurring thoughts of death or suicide.
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