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The Effects of Clinical Depression on an Individual’s Mental and Emotional State. By Whitney Scarbrough February 19, 2013 Eng. 252. What is Depression?. Depression is a chemical imbalance in brain T houghts can be dangerous and life threatening. Depression is not an obvious illness
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The Effects of Clinical Depression on an Individual’s Mental and Emotional State By Whitney Scarbrough February 19, 2013 Eng. 252
What is Depression? • Depression is a chemical imbalance in brain • Thoughts can be dangerous and life threatening. • Depression is not an obvious illness • It is difficult to diagnose immediately. • Depression is an uncontrollable mental illness.
What are the causes of depression? • Death of a loved one • Loss of employment • Divorce/ Marital problems • Unforeseen life events • Health problems • Abuse • Life changes • Trouble with personal or family relationships
Who does depression affect? • Men and women in their 20’s • Men and women aging from 45-64 • People affected by major life changes • Pregnant women • Women who have just given birth • People of all ethnicities
Feelings of depression • Uncontrollable thoughts • Negative self image of ones’ self • Thoughts of self harm • Thoughts of suicide • Sad emotions • Crying for no reason • Feelings to want to give up
Why is understanding Depression important? • People are uneducated about warning signs. • Patients are misunderstood and judged harshly. • Common misconception that depression is a choice. • Being informed allows for help to • be given to those suffering.
Problems concerning depression • Unawareness that it is a condition • Unaware that treatment options available • Patients are ashamed about their feelings. • Individuals deal with depression independently • Camouflage feelings by acting happy • People take offense to others actions
What are the treatments for Depression? • Antidepressants: Amedical prescription • Psychotherapy: Talk with a therapist • Electroconvulsive Therapy: Last resort option • Antidepressants and psychotherapy are the best • treatment options
What happens if Depression is left Untreated? • Reaction to negative thoughts are exercised • Ruined relationships • Harmful acts to ones body • Uncontrollable thoughts • Loss of job • Divorce • Suicide • Anger • Denial
Overview • Depression can affect anyone. • Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. • Major causes are unforeseen life events, • death, divorce, any unexpected circumstances. • Being informed allows for an understanding • to be made for those suffering. • Treatment options: Antidepressants, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy.
Questions? • What other questions are there about depression?
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