- Public awareness regarding depression and depression symptoms in Saudi Arabia.
| Domain | Disagree | Agree |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | ||
| General awareness | ||
| Depression is a psychiatric disorder | 133 (11.2) | 1055 (88.8) |
| Depression is a treatable illness | 37 (3.1) | 1151 (96.9) |
| Depression can be controlled by willpower | 126 (10.6) | 1062 (89.4) |
| Depression may affect anyone at any age | 68 (5.7) | 1120 (94.3) |
| Causes of depression are well known scientifically | 500 (42.1) | 688 (57.9) |
| Depression runs in families | 852 (71.7) | 336 (28.3) |
| Symptoms of depression | ||
| Loss of interest in things or usual activities | 143 (12.0) | 1045 (88.0) |
| Feeling of worthlessness or guilt | 175 (14.7) | 1013 (85.3) |
| Severe sadness | 85 (7.2) | 1103 (92.8) |
| Tiredness and lack of energy | 162 (13.6) | 1026 (86.4) |
| Reduced appetite or increased cravings for food | 241 (20.3) | 947 (79.7) |
| Sleep disturbances (insomnia or sleeping too much) | 116 (9.8) | 1072 (90.2) |
| Slow thinking, speaking, or body movements or anxiety, agitation, and restlessness. | 295 (24.8) | 893 (75.2) |
| Trouble concentrating in things like reading newspaper or watching television. | 391 (32.9) | 797 (67.1) |
| Thoughts of death (suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide) | 251 (21.1) | 937 (78.9) |