5. DEPRESSION OF GROWING CONCERN Introduction Depression is less predominant among older adults than among younger adults but can have serious consequences. Depression in older adults differs in both subtle and obvious ways from depression earlier in the lifespan. Exhibition, ethology, risk and protective factors, and potential outcomes all reflect aspects of the older adult’s position in the lifespan.…
The following is a case study of a female client, Elizabeth a 34 year old female. She used to be employed as a bookkeeper for a restaurant, but now is a waitress, and only until recently she had never been in trouble with the law. The patient was married for four years and at the time was trying to have kids. Now though they are getting divorced due to her mental health and her unfaithfulness to her husband From the information given about the patient, the diagnosis for the patient is Bipolar I disorder. The client has experienced both manic episodes and major depressive episodes.…
Major Depressive Disorder Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder that is caused by extreme and repetitious feelings of desperation, worthlessness, and discouragement. Most of these feelings are known to cause impaired emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning or performance. (NEED CITATION) Major or clinical depression is commonly diagnosed with those who have the symptoms every day for at least two weeks. DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) is a common tool used to diagnose mental health conditions in patients thought to have depression.…
The crippling effects of depression lead many people to take drastic measures in order to find some type of relief. The most common way for people who suffer from depression is to seek out and find doctors who readily prescribe antidepressants. However, studies suggest that antidepressants are only moderately effective, especially during the first six to eight weeks of use. Some in the psychiatric field believe that antidepressants only have a moderate to low ability to fight off depression. Medication Management Antidepressants are the front line of defense in the treatment of bi-polar disorder, clinical depression and many anxiety disorders.…
Bipolar disorder is one of six causes of disability in the United States mainly because it is left unknown and untreated, says the article Bipolar Disorder: Causes, Contents, and Treatments. Bipolar disorder is very common in children, adolescents, and adults. Different types of the disorder include bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and rapid cycling. All ranging from being mild and dealing with it, treatments and psychiatrists, to even being severe and suicidal. Many may assume that bipolar disorder is a learned trait, but, surprisingly, it is hereditary.…
Intro: Attention grabber: Why was there an increase in depression in the United States? Lead into Thesis: Depression is everywhere in this entire world and is caused by multiple things. Thesis:All over the world depression is caused by school, social media, and relationships.…
• Major depression - severe form of depression that interferes with concentration, decision making, and sociability. Major depression is a form of mood disorder in which the patient experiences feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration that interferes with regular life. It lasts longer and is more intense than normal depression. Major depression can cause at all ages.…
Annotated Bibliography Working Thesis: With depression being at an all new time high with the college generation, it is important that Doctors and Psychiatrists find new remedies to treating depression than just the magic pill. Cuijpers, Pim, et al. " Psychological Treatment of Depression in College Students: A Metaanalysis." Depression and Anxiety, vol. 33, no. 5, May 2016, pp.…
Although clinical depression has no real cure, there are a couple of key things that can help with the healing process and that’s family and friends support and therapy. With family support, the person going through depression has someone that they can’t talk to, very with and help with confusion thoughts and situations. Therapy most of the time helps the most. With therapy, the person facing depression has someone not related to them that they can vent to. A therapist also can help with how to deal with depression on a daytoday basis.…
When signs of depression are being seen in someone they should be treated immediately to prevent damage later on in life.…
Depression symptoms are “lack of energy, loss of self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in activities and other people, pessimism, crying, and thoughts of suicide (Rathus, 2014, pg. 295).” The symptoms of the bi-polar disorder are mood swings, which go from ecstatic happiness to severe depression. Depression and the bi-polar disorder are different from one another because depression is a state of mind where you can learn to help yourself to overcome your symptoms. Bi-polar disorder is a state of mind where you can’t control how fast your emotions change. Moreover, individuals who are depressed should go to work or school because they should be around people to overcome their depression.…
Definition A mood disorder in which the person has suffered one or more intense episodes of depression. This condition is also characterized by the presence of various symptoms which last for more than a 2 week period and will include 5 or more specific symptoms during this timeframe (DSM 5). Symptoms An individual suffering from this condition may display various symptoms such as feelings of sadness, emptiness, loneliness and also question the relevance of their own existence. There may also be a loss of appetite, not only for food but also for activities which previously brought enjoyment or pleasure.…
Topic: Bipolar Depression Purpose Statement: To inform about what is the cause of bipolar depression, and how you can treat it. Thesis: The bipolar disorder is a cause of the depressive moods or lows of mental disorder. Introduction Attention Getter: Sometimes we all have bad days, and even good days, but these sudden changes in our mind and body is not just a simple change, it can be a sign of a very serious problem that is “bipolar depression”.…
In this week’s lesson we were given the opportunity to learn about the aspects of psychological disorders. According to module 13.1, “a psychological disorder is a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” Anything could possibly classify as an “abnormal” thought, feelings, or behavior. If someone is acting out of the “norm” from their perspective society or culture, it could possibly classify as a disorder. One of the top psychological disorder in America today is depression which is also associated with bipolar disorder.…
Depression’s Best Treatment Depression is a major factor in many people around the world. Depression isn’t sadness as sadness is only a part of the depressive symptoms, and sadness is an everyday human emotion. Depression has much worse of an effect on someone. Anyone with depression lacks the ability to accomplish an everyday task to lacking the ability to react with any emotion. In fact, some people with depression aren’t sad for the most part but just feel like they don’t have much use for their life(Depression:…