Naturally I recognize that this is not normal, however, instead of communicating with those around me how I was feeling, I proceeded to go to the internet to self-diagnosis. ... This self-diagnosis confused me due to the fact that I always thought that depression was not real, in the sense that it was something made up by a person to stop them from being productive, and this confusion leads to my eagerness in what is depression? ... " (7) Depression brings nothing but self -loathing, hopelessness, and helplessness to you in every aspect of life making you unable to find joy in anything, n...

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Scientific research points to divorce and the break down of the nuclear family as the major culprits that leave young children with emotional scars, low self-esteem and uncertain parental support (Joan 20-23). ... Depression is described as exhibiting sadness, self harmful ideas, low-self esteem, withdrawal, lack of social and peer relations and other signs and symptoms (Reid, Patterson, Snyder 173-178). ... Many suicidal youths experience family troubles which lead them to doubt their self worth and make them seem unwanted, misunderstood, and unloved. ... This often leads to continued se...

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Therapeutic settings can be very effective in dealing with the symptoms of depression such as helplessness, hopelessness, negative thinking, irrational ideas, self-criticism and shame. ... During this time the individual with manic depression is often cheerful and has great self-esteem. ... Another cause could be people who have low self-esteem, who consistently view themselves and the world as viewing the bad side instead of the good or who are readily overwhelmed by stress, are more likely to get depression. ...

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The neurotransmitter imbalance inhibits brain cells from communicating with each other, leading to confusion and low self-esteem (Causes of Depression). If the feelings of confusion and low self-esteem persist over time, people become "readily overwhelmed by stress and are more prone to depression" (Franklin). These people who are more prone to depression usually become depressed if action is not taken against the feelings of low self-worth. ... Outside factors play a huge role in determining a person's self worth, and one of these factors is materialism. ... Due to this self need, D...

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Legally, suicide has been defined as, "the act of malicious self-murder, felo de se."" ... Edwin Shneidman, a central figure in the field of Suicidology, gave a very detailed definition: "currently in the Western world, suicide is a conscious act of self-induced annihilation, best understood as a multidimensional malaise in the needful individual who defines an issue for which the suicide is perceived as the best solution."" ... FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO SUICIDAL BEHAVIOUR Freud believed that suicide indicated unconscious hostility directed inward to the self, rather than outward to the perso...

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From bullying, the loss of a loved one to even a traumatizing event, depression and suicide go hand in hand sharing common symptoms like low self-esteem, extreme feelings of sadness and the desire to not keep on living. ... Because it is mainly psychological, diagnosis with simple tests is very difficult and although many physicians did not believe in self-diagnosis research proved otherwise. ... When posted in PubMed Central, the study reported that: "Thirty-five third year internal medicine residents completed a self-administered, written instrument containing 2 open-ended questions and...

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They experience feelings of guilt, helplessness, self-blame, and worthlessness (NIMH, Teen Depression). Depression damages the teenager's self-confidence, self-esteem, and his or her ability to accomplish everyday tasks. ... The severity of the depression and the dangers of self-harm should also be taken into consideration. ...

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This causes the victim to lose self-esteem and confidence, making the bullies more powerful in this situation and it leads the victim to a severe case of depression. The teen sees and feels how powerful that specific social group is and then they label more social groups as that powerful, which brings down their self-esteem even more. ... The power struggles between the teenagers and all different groups in society create inner self-conflicts and societal conflicts. ... These negative environments cause the teenagers to behave in a negative way, which means they do not have self-confidence a...

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Knives, guns, drugs, depression? What is the link between these? They all have the potential to inflict pain and harm to a human being? Suicide in North America is the third leading cause of death among adolescents and is estimated by the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) that 8 of every ...

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For many teens, symptoms of depression are directly related to low self esteem stemming from increased emphasis on peer popularity. ... This "distraction" could include increased disruptive behavior, self-inflicted isolation, or even verbal threats of suicide. ...

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For many teens, symptoms of depression are directly related to low self esteem stemming from increased emphasis on peer popularity. ... This "distraction" could include increased disruptive behavior, self-inflicted isolation, or even verbal threats of suicide. ...

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For many teens, symptoms of depression are directly related to low self-esteem stemming from increased emphasis on peer popularity. ... This distraction could include increased disruptive behavior, self-inflicted isolation and even verbal threats of suicide. ...

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They include the feeling of worthlessness, failure, and lack of self-confidence. ... For many teens, symptoms of depression are directly related to low self-esteem stemming from increased emphasis on peer popularity. ... This "distraction" could include increased disruptive behavior, self-inflicted isolation and even verbal threats of suicide. ...

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There is multiple treatments for depression but the most common treatments are; medications, therapy, and self-care. ... Types of Treatment Although professional help is probably the most effective and safest way to treat depression, there are natural self-care strategies that can help cope with depression. ... Regular exercise helps with self-esteem, which is a factor in most biological factors. ... Seeking professional help is a great way for treating depression, while self-care may work for some it may not be enough for others. ... Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), will focus on negative,...

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His energy and talent clearly turned periods of depression into an exploration of the inner self, which combined with his careful observation of the external world, resulted in works such as the Melencolia engraving. ...

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Youth with a history of depression on their mother's side were found to have lower self-esteem, lower perceived self worth, and higher levels of depressive thinking than children of medically ill and well mothers. ... Parents suffering from depression reported to be pessimistic and make verbal criticisms, which was associated with youth making negative statements in reference to themselves and their tendency to make self-blaming attributions for negative events (Garber, 2001). ...

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Elderly suicide is becoming a major problem in today's society. A case study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January of 1996, proposed that the suicide rates among people age 65 and older has increased since 1980 (Devons, 1996). A study conducted in 1991 showed the su...

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Homelessness Among the Young: Law Enforcement and Runaway Juveniles. Abstract Throughout my paper, I discussed the question of what it means to be homeless. Several characteristics of this heterogeneous population are mentioned, as well as estimates of the group. Why is it that juveniles are choosing lives on the street rather than in their homes? Contributing factors include: family problems, throwaways, homeless families, residential instability, foster care and other residential programs, institutional contact, and socioeconomic pressures. ...

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