... Bureau conducted in-person interviews and recorded every participant's responses into the laptop computer. The Body Mass Index (BMI) measures were computed based on the respondents' self-reported body weight and height (kg/m2). Participants reported that their BMI was determined by whether or not their values equal to or above 30 because it classified them into the obese category. Research by ... manage their mood and allows them to feel better about themselves. Depressed smokers are given antidepressant medications that assist in stopping smoking, such as Bupropion. This antidepressant...

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... or pleasure. 1-9 are present nearly every day and are observable by others. 1. Depressed mood most of the day 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all activities 3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite 4. Insomnia or hypersomnia 5. Psychomotor agitation or retardation 6. Fatigue or loss of energy 7. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt 8. Diminished ... members or friends, can trigger depression in vulnerable individuals." Hormonal abnormalities may also be a contributing factor (6). One major ris...

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... in ordinary activities, including sex Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down" Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions Restlessness or irritability Sleep disturbances Loss of appetite and weight, or weight gain Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical disease Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts (MEDCEU) Bipolar disorder was first clinically described near ... or adolescence (in few instances it has been diagnosed in children) and continues throughout life. About a half of all people afflicted show...

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... mental illness inadequate mental-health resources and wide spread ignorance about how emotional problems can wreck young lives (Wingert et al). Another research estimates around 4 percent teenagers have depression (Teen Depression). According to Newsweek article 8%of adults and 2% of children have symptoms of depression. Why teenagers get depress? There are lots of reasons, according to a Chicago Tribune ... or death. Digestive problem such as dry Mouth nausea and diarrhea are some of the other problems a depressed person can face ("Understanding Depression").Few other warning signs of ...

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... and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. Therefore it comes to no surprise to discover that adolescent depression is strongly linked to teen suicide. Adolescent suicide is now responsible for more deaths in youths aged 15 to 19 than cardiovascular disease or cancer (Blackman, 1995). Despite this alarming increased suicide rate, depression ... a drastic change in eating and sleeping patterns, significant loss of interest in previous activity interests, constant boredom, disruptive behavior, peer problems, increased irritability and aggression (Brow...

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... verbally saying "I hate my life," dramatic change in personality or appearance, irrational and bizarre behavior, severe drop in school performance, and giving away personal belongings. Anyone associated with a depressed teen should pay close attention to the warning signs and never ignore such signs. Reporting any of the listed behaviors and taking into account all the seriousness is a step to getting ... need for help, they have taken a major step towards recovery. However, only a few seek out help on their own, so encouragement from family and concerned friends must support the teen in...

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... worn out of carrying a very heavy burden. These students may have trouble thinking, poor concentration, and problems with memory. 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. Depression can be thought of as a dark, gloomy cloud over how the ... Children"). Depression typically cannot be shaken or willed away. The type of treatment used will depend on the type and the severity of his or her symptoms ("Treatment - Te...

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... ? And what can these teens do about their constant and intense sad moods? With the help of teachers, school counselors, mental health professionals, and of course parents, the seriousness of a teen depression can be accurately evaluated and plans can be made to improve their contentment and ability to live life fully. Elderly Depression Depression in the Elderly is becoming more prevalent ... have more ideal symptoms, which are related to thoughts, ideas, and guilt. Elderly depressed individuals are also more likely to have psychotic depressive and melancholic symptoms such as anorexia a...

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... two factors were thoroughly researched and delivered by two credible veteran psychology teacher and coach, Dr. Arch Hart and his daughter Dr. Catherine Hart in their book "Is your teen stressed or depressed?". Dr. Nisha Jackson, a practitioner of depression diagnostics in her book "Surviving the teenage hormone takeover" was also used for the sourcing of information. Not ... as partly responsible for high stress levels (in girls) as they may feel pressured by over sexualization. Hormonal changes brought on by the onset of puberty are believed to overwhelm a teen under enormous pressure ...

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... years. Undernormal circumstances, hormonal and social changes may turn the most even-tempered pre-adolescent into a defiant, moody, chronically irritated, angry, scared teen. For a small percentage of teens these normal emotions become, debilating and require professional care. The teen may become suicidal when depressed and out of control when manic. Eventually, a diagnosis of emotional disturbance, such as major depression or bipolar disorder ... ...

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... , the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. It also is a disease that does not discriminate. Many adolescents suffer from depression and it's popular link teen suicide. Its no surprise that Latchkey children are quite often those later teens who suffer from adolescent depression. Numbers show that adolescent suicide is responsible for more death in youth ... in previous activity interests, constant boredom, disruptive behavior, peer problems, increased irritability and aggression (Brown, 1996). Today, with single parent families and families where both parents...

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... such a way that the afflicted tends to act and react abnormally toward others and themselves. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to discover that adolescent depression is strongly linked to teen suicide. Adolescent suicide is now responsible for more deaths in youths aged fifteen to nineteen than cardiovascular disease or cancer (Blackman, 1995). Despite such an increased suicide rate, depression in ... , causing these young people not to receive the treatment they need. However, with the help of teachers, school counselors, mental health professionals, parents, and other caring adults, ...

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... such a way that the afflicted tends to act and react abnormally toward others and themselves. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to discover that adolescent depression is strongly linked to teen suicide. Adolescent suicide is now responsible for more deaths in youths aged fifteen to nineteen than cardiovascular disease or cancer (Blackman, 1995). Despite such an increased suicide rate, depression in ... , causing these young people not to receive the treatment they need. However, with the help of teachers, school counselors, mental health professionals, parents, and other caring adults, ...

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... says, "They don't realize that material things can't replace the time that parents should spend with their kids."" 2. Examination Blues Most experts believe that another reason for the rise in teen suicides is the educational stress. Not only do they have to cope with a vast syllabus, but are also under constant pressure from family, friends and even themselves, to do well ... . Dr. Hemangee Dhavle, professor and head of psychiatry at Mumbai's BYL Nair Hospital, observes, "teen suicide rates always go up both before crucial board exams and when the results are announced."" 3. Love Proble...

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... are some somatic, behavioural and emotional changes related to depression. The depressive person suffers from lowering of mood, sadness, anxiety, reduction of energy, decrease in activity, loss of appetite, weight loss or weight growth, changes in libido. Interest, concentration, and motivation are reduced, but helplessness and indecisiveness are increased. Tiredness after even minimum effort is common. Sleep is disturbed (the typical problem ... feeling rejected and alone (World Health Organization, 2010; Info Center for Mental Health, 2006)." (35). Her article helped me conclude depre...

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... activities that were once enjoyed, including sex, decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down", difficulty concentrating, difficulty remembering and making decisions, insomnia, early-morning awakening or oversleeping, appetite or weight loss or overeating, weight gain, thoughts of death or suicide attempts, restlessness, irritability, persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain.(Are you Considering ... no known long-term side effects and may be continued indefinitely. The dosage of SSRIs varies, depending on t...

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... Depressive Disorder is characterized by symptoms and signs over a sustained period of depressed mood or any loss of interest in activities, disturbances with sleep, low energy, changes in appetite, weight loss or weight gain, difficulty concentrating, and very low self-esteem. Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder can include both a thorough physical examination, history of symptoms, alcohol and drug use. Major Depressive Disorder ... ...

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... disorder often affects them socially and physically. Depression usually alters a person's appetite, sometimes increasing it, but usually reducing it. This may cause the person to gain more weight then needed or a loss of weight which may be very unhealthy. Many people often receive eating disorders from being anxious and often do not eat the right amount of food. Sleep habits often change ... ...

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... least two weeks, with many physiological as well as emotional symptoms. Including at least five of the following: depressed mood, diminished interest or pleasure in day to day activities, significant weight gain or loss (without trying), increase or decrease in sleep, motor skill agitation or retardation, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, diminished ability to concentrate or indecisiveness, and suicidal ideation ... from manic-depressive disorder, which is called "bipolar" illness. "Endogenous" is used to designate forms of depression manifested by a cluster of the more biolo...

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... a few weeks. Potentially the most serious common side effects of antipsychotics are a greatly increased sensitivity to the sun, a tendency to faint when rising from a lying down to a standing position, and a weight gain of 100 pounds or more. Occasionally more serious side effects can be seen such as eye and liver damage, convulsions, urinary and intestinal tract blockages, and a decrease in disease ... is well tolerated and responds quickly. Sometimes a combination of Depakote and lithium is used. Lithium's most common side effects include excessive thirst, increased urination, a sligh...

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... present in describing the Most Recent Episode in a Major Depressive Episode, which includes Atypical Features and Melancholic Features. A patient diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Atypical Features most often gains weight, sleeps excessively, and is often excessively sensitive to rejection. A patient diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Melancholic Features displays more of the "classical" symptoms of severe depression. These patients awaken ... early, have a loss of appetite and weight, feel guilty, and are either slowed down or agitated. In Major Depressive Disord...

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... reduces the severity, duration, and frequency of manic and depressive episodes. Side effects of lithium include increased thirst, increased urination, and water retention. Lithium can also cause nausea or diarrhea, weight gain, kidney function problems, and skin problems. In a female, lithium has not been known to cause birth defects. Most importantly though, in most patients, lithium has been known to cause ... than that of lithium and it is not as toxic in overdose. The patient will experience upset stomach and sleepiness but these side effects quickly subside. Also, increased appetit...

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... or suddenly becoming easily irritated; an increase in school absences; poor school performance including lower grades and a decrease in class participation; changes in eating habits resulting in either a significant weight loss or weight gain; drastic changes in sleeping habits such as insomnia or excessive sleep patterns; feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt such as taking the blame for everything that is going ... ...

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... effective factor of depression is the genetic predisposition. According to Garlson and Hatfield " both simple depressive disorders and manic-depressive disorders are genetically transmitted" (Garlson and Hatfield 290). Therefore if a teen is genetically predisposed to depressive symptoms, the surrounding society only adds onto the chances of such adolescent becoming mentally depressed. Depression itself, according to Multiscore Depression Inventory, assesses nine components ... ...

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... surrounded by the people they love, they tend to think and sometimes do the worst. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to discover that adolescent depression is strongly linked to teen suicide. Adolescent suicide is now responsible for more deaths in youth's aged 15 to 19 than cardiovascular disease or cancer (Blackman, 1995). Despite this increased suicide rate, depression in this ... ...

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