Problem
Hopelessness
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
CheerlessnessDespondency
Futility
Grimness
Incorrigibility
Irredeemability
Irreformability
Irremediability
Negativity
Pessimism
Nature:
Depression is a mental state of low mood and aversion to activity. It affects more than 280 million people of all ages (about 3.5% of the global population). Depression affects a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being. Depressed people often experience loss of motivation or interest in, or reduced pleasure or joy from, experiences that would normally bring them pleasure or joy. Depressed mood is a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder and dysthymia; it is a normal temporary reaction to life events, such as the loss of a loved one; and it is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments. It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration and a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping. People experiencing depression may have feelings of dejection or hopelessness and may experience suicidal thoughts. It can either be short term or long term.
Broader Problems:
Anticipation*complex Narrower Problems:
DespairCynicismDoom-mongeringDisillusionmentUnwarranted pessimismUncertainty of survival of the human race Related Problems:
FearViceErrorDefeatChanceVanityReasonRefusalDissentBadnessUglinessSolemnityAvoidanceInactivityStagnationDisrespectUnkindnessImproprietyUncertaintyIncuriosityDisapprovalInexpedienceUnimportanceUnfeelingnessImpossibilityUnpleasantnessIncompatibilityMeaninglessnessInfluencelessnessNonaccomplishmentLack of satisfactionPsychological inertiaLow general expectationsDisharmonies of the Lung in the bodyAnhedoniaApathyCynicismDespair Subject(s):
Development → ReformPsychology → Behaviour
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
A: Abstract Fundamental Problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST