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Depression. The most common mental health problem today. Mental Illness. Is very common, even in young people May have underlying physiological causes. Often can be treated successfully. Is found in all segments of society, including the rich and famous. Depression is referred to as:.
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Depression The most common mental health problem today.
Mental Illness • Is very common, even in young people • May have underlying physiological causes. • Often can be treated successfully. • Is found in all segments of society, including the rich and famous.
Depression is referred to as: The “common cold of mental illness.”
Signs and symptoms: • Deep sadness/irritable mood. • isolation from family and /or friends. • Changes in appetite; significant weight gain or loss; eating disorders. • Sleep problems - too much or too little. • Expressions of low self worth. • Lack of interest in activities that once were pleasurable. • Difficulty concentrating.
4 out of one hundred teens get seriously depressed each year.
It is believed to be a combination of: • Brain chemistry • environment • genetics • imbalances of mood-regulating brain chemicals, including norepinephrine and serotonin, are thought to play a strong role.
Treatments • Antidepressant drugs • psychotherepy • In severe cases - shock treatmemt
