... 17 percent, which has inspired me to obtain answers to the following questions based only on research and personal experience: 1. What exactly is depression? 2. Is depression common Clinical or Major Depression 3 3. How serious is depression? 4. What causes depression? 5. Can depression be treated? Since sadness may occur in many circumstances and arise via several psychological processes, my research focuses on these five questions. What ... swings are so dramatic that it has been very hard for the entire family to coupe with this type of illness. Research also suggests that there are ...

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... turn to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Activities, peers, schools, and work that used to bring these individuals happiness and pleasure no longer do. Symptoms can vary by age. In adolescents, depression may include physical complaints, such as headaches and stomachaches, as well as irritability, social withdrawal, and changes in eating habits. School and other usually enjoyed activities become less exciting and ... psychotherapy and prescribed antidepressant drugs. It generally takes at least two to three weeks to become effective. Although not addictive, they may produce unwanted side effe...

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... fathers. An observational study was conducted which showed that depressed parents are more negative in their communication than non-depressed parents (Garber, 2001). 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 ... passion, companionship, and intimacy. There have been many studies conducted on romantic relationships that have concluded the relationship to be beneficial for both parties involved (Davila, 2004). Depressio...

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... 21 years. Patient X is originally from a rural town an hour away from San Jose, Costa Rica. Growing up, Patient X's father was not present and the mother had depression herself. Patient X was raised by extended family members such as her grandmother, aunt, and uncle. Patient X was regularly physically abused by her aunt and has been sexually ... rest in over a month. Prognosis and Therapeutic Scenarios Typical Prognosis Patient X showed symptoms for major depression. Major Depression is 80-90% treatable (What is Depression?). This type of depression is frequently treated with some combi...

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... how another person acts. The symptoms do not affect everyone the same way ("What Is Depression? | Understanding Sadness and Clinical Depression)( Teenage Depression). Anxiety may also come with depression, if it does not trigger the depression. The two illnesses are very common, and many experience one with, or right after ... some are the best they can be, and knowing this will throw them a curve ball and make them feel unworthy. Another thing that can trigger depression could be the long term effects of an abusive relationship, a death of a close friend or relative, a parents' divorce...

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... type of therapy (National Institute of Mental Health 2011). Common Types of Therapy Interpersonal Therapy, this approach can help someone identify and resolve problems that contributing to the depression, more commonly in relationships. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), will focus on negative, self-defeating or pessimistic thoughts. CBT not only focuses on identifying and changing thought patters ... but also on making specific behavioral changes to reflect and reinforce the new thoughts and beliefs. Psychodynamic Therapy, focuses on past experiences and how they might contribute to cu...

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... in a very severe depressive mood. This change in mood can happen over hours or over a period of time. The differences between Dysthymic Depression and Bipolar Disorder is that Dysthymia does not affect normal activities like Bipolar Disorder; it also stays longer. Teenagers are the most common to ... fifty percent of the same genes in common. Additionally, identical twins are five times more likely to have bipolar disorder. This suggests that depression and bipolar disorder can be inherited which was previously stated. Even if twins are adopted they still have the vulnerability to become...

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... people get sick and die, parents divorce. We try to shield our children from these troubles, but we can't. Sometimes, painful life events can lead to depression. Other times, childhood depression related to biological factors seems to occur for no apparent reason. Among both children and adolescents, depressive disorders confer an increased risk for illness and interpersonal and ... should not lie only in the physician's hands but be associated with parents, teachers and anyone who interacts with the patient on a daily basis. Unlike adult depression, symptoms of youth depression are ofte...

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... people experience feelings of sadness, or melancholy every now and then. But when these feelings last for weeks, months or even years, it is referred to as clinical depression. Depression can hamper a person's ability to function effectively throughout the day and even eliminate their desire to get out of bed in the morning to face the day. According ... (MOIs) were first developed. Along with Lithium, used mainly as treatment for manic depressive behavior, these drugs represented the first major medical breakthroughs in chemical treatment of depression. The most commonly prescribed anti...

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... come on slowly, then deepen gradually over months or years. On the other hand, it may erupt suddenly in a few weeks or days. There are 3 types of depression; major depression, Bipolar depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Many of them come from anxiety or a situation which caused the person to become extremely depressed. Seasonal affective disorder is felt only during autumn ... of energy, and a feeling of being worn out or carrying a heavy burden. Depressed people may also have difficulty thinking, poor concentration, and problems with memory. People also with depression experienc...

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... the first four to six months one is most likely to experience another episode (Gold 190). Many people with chronic schizophrenia suffer from depression (Hyde 87). College can be very stressful for most individuals. One out of three college students will be depressed sometime before graduation. ... as it gets closer to morning (Gold 231). REM (Rapid Eye Movement) is where dreaming occurs. However these patterns are reversed in depression. In depression REM occurs more quickly then before. Also deep sleep is shortened, which is the most important for refreshing (Gold 232). If one ... was t...

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... of the ill person. But much of this suffering is unnecessary"(NIMH). There are three main categories of depressive disorder such as: dysthymia, depression and bipolar depression (manic depression). Depression tends to be a chronic and recurring illness. Dysthymia unlike clinical depression tends to be milder persistent symptoms that may last for years. The third depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, cycles between extreme highs (manias) ... episode. Experts estimate that up to 20 percent of the more than 30 million people over the age of 65 in this country may be experiencing a major d...

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... the diagnosis should not lie only in the physician's hands but be associated with parents, teachers and anyone who interacts with the child on a daily basis. Unlike adult depression, symptoms of adolecent depression are often camouflaged. Instead of expressing sadness, teenagers may express boredom and irritability, or may choose to get involved in risky behaviors. (Oster & Montgomery, 1995) ... death can also send one on a downward spiral. Changes in the brain such as decreased adaptive capacity, neurotransmitter and receptor changes, cognitive impairment, and dementia increase the risk...

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... diagnosis should not lie only in the physician's hands but be associated with parents, teachers and anyone who interacts with the patient on a daily basis. Unlike adult depression, symptoms of youth depression are often masked. Instead of expressing sadness, teenagers may express boredom and irritability, or may choose to engage in risky behaviors. Mood disorders are often accompanied by ... including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, learning disability or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, should be searched for and treated, if present (Blackman, 1995). For the more severe ca...

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... or life in general. It takes away your feeling of well being. People with low self esteem are very prone to get depression. Depression is basically caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Normally chemicals help cells communicate with one another by sending and receiving ... or from feeling good. Many people with dystymia also experience major depressive episodes at some time in their lives. The other type of depression is called bipolar disorder also called manic-depressive illness. Not nearly and prevalent as other forms of depressive disorders, bipolar disorder is character...

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... to run in families, more than 2/3 of people with the illness have at least one close relative who has experienced "a bipolar episode" (http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/causes.htm). Manic depression (also referred to as affective disorders/ mood disorders), according to many scientists is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Researchers believe that a lack of ... chemical, released in the brain, causes a person to experience a depressing mood, while an excess of norephinephein cases a reverse reaction. Manic episodes are usually followed by a deep depression. According to ...

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... person does not receive treatment, he or she may attempt suicide, the leading cause of un-natural death in the United States. Feelings of depression are not solely brought on by biological factors. Genetics, the branch of biology that deals with heredity, often play a huge role in whether or ... value of materialism in today's society. Designer labels and fast cars may be the dreams of millions, "but craving material possessions can cause depression and anger" (Materialism). In Jon Krakauer's non-fiction novel, Into the Wild, Chris McCandless gives up all of his material possessions and...

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... He or she cannot look past the present feelings, which begin to take over the teen's life. Recognizing that a teen is dealing with depression and reaching out to them can make such a difference in that individual's recovery. When attempting to establish what the teen is going through it ... support that is greatly needed by the teen. Families with multiple children should remember that just because one of the siblings is suffering from depression it does not mean that it will be a disturbance for the other siblings. However, do not let the family revolve around the illness ... find a ps...

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... suicide attempts • Restlessness, irritability • Persistent physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain, which do not respond to routine treatment Another type of depression very similar to major depressive disorder is dysthymia, only differing in severity and intensity of the symptoms. Although the length of time that it affects a person's life remains the same ... . For instance, historical analysis of his music shows that composer Robert Schumann was most prolific during his episodes of mania. His output dropped off drastically during his periods of ...

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... thoughts; the individual may feel that they are better off dead or that there is no point in anything. Lastly, people suffering from depression may feel or look tired and may even develop insomnia. They become so wrapped up in their depressive thoughts, that sleep no longer becomes ... that they are not. From a personal stand point, from reading these various articles; I feel that I have a very acute amount of depression. Very much coming from overwhelming stress, from existing and current family troubles, lack of nurture or care from my parents, life stressors, and relationship ... and ...

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... they can happen randomly. When a loved one dies, you experience a breakup or are diagnosed with an illness. In very extreme cases of Major Depression, one may take their own life to escape the never ending feeling of sadness. There is also Persistent Depressive Disorder, which lasts for about two ... hurt ones feel worse about themselves. Now you may be asking what the actual purpose for self-harming is. And I'll tell you. Much like depression, it is triggered and caused by certain life events. People with a history of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse fall victim. Co-existing proble...

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... -9 an attractive, dual-purpose instrument for diagnoses and assessing severity of depressive disorders, particularly in setting of clinical practices (pg. 6)". The consistency in results and its ability to discover depression and classify the severity makes it easier for both doctors and patients alike to use because of how easy it is to administer. With the help of today's quick technology ... misdiagnosed, 70 percent who are prescribed antidepressants are not only diagnosed incorrectly, but are left without proper monitoring while taking the medication and the actual percentage of wome...

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... anxious or empty moods. 2. Sleeping too little or too much. 3. Increase or decrease in appetite, weight loss or gain (gain is more likely to occur among black women suffering with depression). 4. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities one enjoyed. 5. Restlessness or irritability. 6. Persistent symptoms that do not respond to treatment such as headaches, chronic pain, constipation, digestive disorders ... the problems one faces being a black American. Black psychology studies the functioning of black people; psychologists today are studying the importance of racial identity as a prot...

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... Add the heat of hormones in a teenage body, and those feelings can become even harder to manage. But when do those sad feelings cross the line and become depression? Depression is a medical term. It is defined in Mosby's Medical and Nursing Dictionary as "An abnormal emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness, melancholy, dejection, worthlessness ... . A major change in the patterns of daily living, such as a serious loss, a chronic illness, a difficult relationship, or finical problems, can cause the onset of depression. Psychosocial and pharmacological treatments m...

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... tragic. Until about ten years ago, children's mood swings and irritability were considered nothing but a phase that kids go through and would eventually outgrow. It has been proven that if depression in teenagers goes unnoticed and, therefore, untreated, the children gradually will turn to doing drugs ("self-medication") and consuming alcohol, will drop out of school, will become promiscuous, and for ... also shows that depressed teens usually suffer for many years before they are identified. Even some adults who work with kids (teachers, coaches, pediatricians) can misread the signs of...

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