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Depression

Holly Marcinkiewicz Penn State Hazleton CAS 100 Speech Communication September 28 th , 2010 . Depression. Depression. Question: How many of us know a person who has or had Depression?.

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Depression

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  1. Holly Marcinkiewicz Penn State Hazleton CAS 100 Speech Communication September 28th, 2010 Depression

  2. Depression • Question: How many of us know a person who has or had Depression? Depression brings about psychological, physical, and social effects on the person suffering the disease and to the people around them. http://www.utexas.edu/features/2005/depression/index.html

  3. Depression Facts • Depression affects all people regardless of age, geographic location, demographic or social position • Children diagnosed with depression are finding that it is a hereditary problem. http://www.loveparadiseforyou.com/tag/depression/

  4. Overview Effects of Depression :

  5. Psychological Effects • Persistent depressed mood • Emptiness or sadness • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities • Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and helplessness • Insomnia • Early morning awakening or oversleeping • Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions • Thoughts of suicide or death

  6. Depression http://www.riversideonline.com/health_reference/Articles/CA00052.cfm

  7. Physical Effects • Headaches • Digestive disorders • Chronic pain • Decreased energy • Fatigue or feeling slowed down • Restlessness and irritability http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20312087,00.html

  8. Depression Facts • One in seven men will develop depression within 6 months of becoming unemployed • National Institute of Mental Health: The 9.5% of the adult population that is nearly 18.8 million American adults suffer from clinical depression.

  9. Social Effects • At home they will lack interest in their family • Unable to enjoy their company and shared activities • Unable to participate in family life. • They will be unable to demonstrate affection for loved ones and uninterested in love-making • They will tend to avoid friends and social gatherings • Unable to derive satisfaction from hobbies and leisure interests http://www.graphicshunt.com/images/depression-13061.htm

  10. Depression Facts • Depression affects people of all races, incomes, ages, and ethnic and religious backgrounds, but it is three to five times more common in the elderly than in young people • Clinical depression affects about 19 million Americans annually

  11. Conclusion  • In conclusion: Depression brings about psychological, physical, and social effects on the person suffering the disease and to the people around them. • No matter what age, gender, or ethnicity the person is, depression can affect ANYONE. • We all know someone who has or had depression, so we can relate to others and help cope through it.

  12. Any Questions? • If so: contact me via email hcm5047@psu.edu

  13. References • “Depression Facts." Wash. Univ. Department of Psychiatry. Google. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.psychiatry.wustl.edu/depression/depression_facts.htm • "What Is Psychological Depression?" EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. Google. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Psychological-Depression?&id=608364 • "Effects of Depression." Psychology Free Online Medical Advice, Mental Health, Anxiety, Relationship Advice. Google. Web. 22 Sept. 2010. http://web4health.info/en/answers/bipolar-sym-life-depression • "Depression Statistics, Depression Statistics United States." Depression, Treatment for Depression, Symptoms of Depression. Google. Web. 23 Sept. 2010. http://www.indepression.com/depression-statistics.html

  14. The End!

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