It resulted in a fact that they started lacking in the different aspects of life i.e. in self esteem, confidence, attaining proper medical guidance etc. ... They lack in self confidence and low self esteem. ... Conclusion The mental-illness is a stigmatization experience because it directs the person towards isolation and low self esteem, as well as lack of self confidence and lacking in acting as a normal person. ...

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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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Depaulo and Horvitz suggest depression is characterized by 1) symptoms that involve changes in mood, vitality (physical and mental liveliness), and self regard (self-esteem and self-confidence); 2) that it runs an episodic course, and 3) that it tends to run in families (12). ... Diagnosis of mental illness and depression will allow for treatment and eliminate low feelings, low self-esteem, and drained feelings. ...

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One important way that creativity can positively affect lives is by helping treat mental illness in art therapy, by affecting the brain (neuroscience) in creative process and how that would be beneficial to patients having mental disorder, by providing patients an emotional outlet and by promoting self-esteem thus aid patients going back to society. ... Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a painter best known for her self-portrait. ... Any medium of self-portrait can allow patients to know more about themselves, accepting oneself. ...

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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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A manic episode is, "a period of excessive euphoria, inflated self-esteem, wild optimism and hyperactivity, often accompanied by delusions of grandeur and hostility if activity is blocked "(Dinsmoor, R. ... Depressed bipolar patients show low self-esteem and prolonged feelings of sadness. ...

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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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Mental disorders are beginning to represent the number one health problem for the United States and probably for the entire human population. Psychotic thought and mood disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder continue to plague our very existence. These two disorders alone seem t...

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Sigmund Freud believed that a person's oblivious anger over a loss weakened the "ego," " which resulted in self-hate and self-injurious behavior. ... Having a good home life and a high self-esteem would be primary for people not to be depressed. ...

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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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Depression, also referred to as mood disorder, loosely defined is a state of illness where a person experiences deep sadness and hopelessness, which can be associated with fatigue and low self-worth in nearly all their daily activities (Bourne and Russo, 24). ... Freud believed that a person's unconscious anger over loss results in self-hate and self-destructive behavior" (Encarta, 1998). ...

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She would lose all interest in sex, have very little self-esteem and could not make decisions. ... I have also ordered her other book, Call Me Anna, as I want to know more about her illness and her life and how she has maintained her lifestyle and self. ...

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Toni Morrison's book, "The Bluest Eye," is not a book for the lighthearted. The book contains the emotions of sadness, depression, yearning, anger, and hatred of one's own body. These feelings manifest themselves in the characters of this book, forcing many of these characters to the brink of their ...

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Abraham Lincoln once said, "I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family, there would not be one cheerful face on earth. Whether I shall ever be better, I cannot tell; I awfully forebode I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible. I ...

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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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