... identifying the people who need help." (Wingert) These facts do sound a little sobering? "Negative experiences, such as growing up in an abusive home or witnessing violence, increases the probability of a depressive episode in people who are at risk." (Wingert) Personally, I know that this disease is very serious. I grew up in a nice home where everyone treated ... may or may not work. The following is a list of the things doctors look for to help diagnose depressed people: Feel persistently sad Have problems with sleep Be anxious and irritable Have thoughts of death Lose their appetite...

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... two problems that everyone is faced with at one time in their lives. There are few people that do not personally know someone who has committed suicide, or at least know some famous figure that has taken their life. There are also very few individuals that have not dealt with some form of depression in their own life, whether it be a simple ... do not understand and are not prepared for such changes to take place. This can be very traumatic, and can lead to depression. In contrast, late maturing girls show a lower probability of depression (Wichstrom 233). They are generally more prepar...

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