If the depression is caused by a medical issue such as hypothyroidism then correction of this condition will need to be…
Also, the client’s presenting problems correlate with diagnostic criteria A-C as per the DSM 5. Client has reported “feelings of worthlessness”, feeling “irritable “and “withdrawn” also, “tearful conversations” with a close friend. The mood of major depressive disorder is often described by the person as depressed, sad, hopeless, discouraged, or “down in the dumps” Differential diagnosis for major depressive disorder that the client does not met the criteria for are manic episodes with irritable mood or mixed episodes, mood disorder due to medical condition, substance/medication-induce depressive or bi-polar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, persistent depressive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and, sadness.…
Depression and Society Introduction Loneliness. Guilt. Dejection. Inadequacy. Despondency.…
Romanticism was a literary movement that traveled in every country of Europe, the United States, and Latin America that lasted from approximately 1750 to 1870. The Romantic Era reached France around the 18th century. This movement was born in the setting full of revolution and wars that caused tension and doubt on the security of the age of reason. Pessimism overwhelmed the views of hope and optimism. Romanticism was against total order that characterized the idea of Classicism and 18th century Neoclassicism .…
Depression is known as “the common cold of mental illness.” In psychology we use our brains to process certain behavioral activities. If one is not behaving normally it can be hard to observe the person’s actual actions due to them not being able to…
Depression has had a lot of conflict in the medical world and in society. Some believe that when a person has depression they are making it up in their head, and others base their belief on scientific facts and research about depression. The major thesis of this book is deciding whether or not depression is a real medical disease, or is it just something that society wants us to believe. The book overall was easy to follow, and the author used a lot of facts to back up what he was trying to prove.…
An estimated 350 million people of all ages around the world suffer from depression. Depression is very different from when you just get sad sometimes or have a reaction to a challenge,depression changes how you feel every second of the day, it's not short lived. It is a very common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. Although we know many effective treatments for depression fewer than half and in some countries fewer than ten percent affected by depression receive these treatments. Many people can't get to effective care because,first a lack of resources, lack of trained health care providers,…
Unhappiness or feeling moody is a normal reaction to life’s struggles and disappointments. Many people use the words “I’m depressed” to explain these kinds of feelings, but depression is much more than that; it affects the person physically, emotionally and socially. Depressive disorders are disruptive in mood lasting weeks to several months; and while still on the disruptive mood, the client will suffer from despondency, irritability, and restlessness and gradually mental process and movement slows down, experiencing diminished appetite, sleeplessness and suicidal ideation. The client presented in this video has Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).…
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a ceaseless feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. People frequently confuse depression with sadness. This disorder can lead to emotional problems, as well as physical problems. People who suffer with depression experience continuous sad or anxious moods, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, suicidal thoughts, and fatigue.…
Depression is a huge and well known Mental health problem. According to the NIMH 6.9 percent of the world's population struggles with this disease. There are not only different types of depression but also different causes and symptoms to it. There are different treatments for this disease.…
Depression is a widespread disease that over time has affected an immense percentage of the human population. Depression is a cerebral disease that one in ten Americans are afflicted by. The disease is far more than just a simple feeling of unhappiness, it is a perpetual feeling of hopelessness, self-worthlessness, and pessimistically thinking (Krucik). An individual who is depressed may undergo symptoms such as: a decline in ones self-esteem, an increase in putting oneself down, loss of physically vitality, lessened interest in previous hobbies, a change in mental ability, a change in appetite, and a possible development of a sleep disorder…
A lot of people tend to be affected by it. These are some symptoms of depression: persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood, feelings of hopelessness, guilt and helplessness, loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities difficulty in sleeping, remembering and concentrating, along with so many more (NIMH).A person may experience every single symptom to few symptoms depending on the person and their individual concerns and psychological…
Depression is the most common mental health issue that is seen, but there is some cultural variability. For example, in the Chinese culture, they express symptoms of depression as physical rather than emotional. This can impact the initial evaluation of a patient when the patient is asked to describe their symptoms. In some cultures such as the Native American culture, it is considered normal to hear and speak to the dead. It is our job as PTs to provide optimal care by understanding and accommodating to their beliefs.…
Dismissal of the idea of depression is common as, often, the patient is not usually physically affected and their suffering…
In today 's world there is so many illnesses, either big or small. People suffer from so many different types doctors and scientists can barely keep up. Yet there is one specific one that continues to grow and grow in today 's life, depression. Many people debate on depression being an actual illness or not, or if it is short term or long term, or if there is just one actual cure for it. Everyone goes through a sad and gloomy time in their life, but it’s not exactly considered depression.…