SAD

Almost one-third of 6,540 secondary students surveyed in a mental health study showed a high level of depression, anxiety and stress. The study also showed about 40% of the students interviewed found it difficult to cope with depression, anxiety and stress, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. [The Star 6 Oct 2011].

Acronym of Stress, Anxiety and Depression is S.A.D.


Extracted from Wikipedia :

Stress is a term in psychology and biology, borrowed from physics and engineering and first used in the biological context in the 1930s, which has in more recent decades become commonly used in popular parlance. It refers to the consequence of the failure of an organism — human or other animal — to respond adequately to mental, emotional, or physical demands, whether actual or imagined.

Anxiety (also called angst or worry) is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.

Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and physical well-being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, or restless. They may lose interest in activities that once were pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, or problems concentrating, remembering details or making decisions; and may contemplate or attempt suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, or aches, pains or digestive problems that are resistant to treatment may be present.

Stress is expected in our life and are usually due to academic pressure, peer pressure and family pressure. Likewise, a little anxiety is normal, but constant worry is not. Peter encouraged believers not to be filled with anxiety but to cast all their worries upon God (1 Peter 5:7).
Recognising that the challenges of life can be both overwhelming and suffocating, Jesus urged us to take matters in hand by simplifying. He said "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. - Matthew 6:34

In our sadness and devasting loss, we have this hope : The Lord Jesus provides joy in the midst of grief. So let us learn to lean and trust God as the Psalmist David recorded in Psalm 62:8 - "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. - Philippians 4:6