The National Center for Mental Health said today (Tuesday) that the risk of depression increases if the income is less than 5 thousand riyals.
He added that the risk rate of depression is higher in the age group over 60 years, with a higher probability of infection in females.
According to the center, the mental health index for 2022 recorded a decrease in depression, reaching 12.7%, compared to 13.8% in 2020.
In a related context, the center revealed that the mental health index for the year 2022 recorded a decrease in the percentage of depression, reaching 12.7% in 2022, compared to 13.8% in 2020.
He added that the index also recorded a slight increase in the anxiety index in 2022, by 12.4%, compared to 11.8% in 2020.
