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Depression: the portrait of a disease that still hides itself

SOL12 September 2026 at 15:49

Depression affects thousands of Portuguese people and continues to be one of the main concerns in the field of mental health.

The available data on the disease is not encouraging, indicating a concerning situation regarding the mental health of the Portuguese population.

There is, however, an important factor to consider: not all cases of depression are effectively reported, which means that the real number of people affected by the disease may be significantly higher than what the official data suggests.

Why this matters

This article is of direct interest to Portuguese readers who face mental health problems or know someone in this situation, alerting to the underreporting of depression. The information highlights the need for greater attention and resources dedicated to mental health in Portugal, a theme that affects a significant part of the population but still carries stigma.

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