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.…
Our memories are the most accurate and vivid when remembering major milestones or events that contained a lot of emotions. One hypothesis supporting this idea is the self-image hypothesis proposed by Clare Rathbone. This means our memory is enhanced from recalling events that helped form a person’s identity or self-image. (p.210) When you talk to an older retired person, they often talk about their past life such as, I was a psychologist, I spoke at my daughter’s wedding, I conducted research at Indiana University and so forth. Most of their memories are likely to be recalled best during their younger years, this is…
As the videos explain the benefits are endless. In the case of Steve Millan, he can come back to do what he loves after a brain and spinal cord injury. Also, He participated in different sports. He was reintegrated to a community that helped him achieve his goals. In the case of the Senior, recreational therapy help them to preserving their dignity, independence, and enhance quality of life.…
Abstract Older adults in the United States face many issues in their lives. One specifically observed in the Ozarks is that of depression. Depression is something that many older adults face. Thing such as loneliness, losing loved ones, and health problems are some reasons ones may feel depressed. Unfortunately, it is often missed and not diagnosed because the symptoms are associated with general old age, or with other health issues.…
Treatment According to (Bschor & Adli, 2008), depression disorders do best when combined with a medical care team including the “psychiatrist, general practitioner and family physician” (p. 783). Anti-depressants, psychotherapeutic approach, and family support are part of the treatment for depressive disorders (Bschor, et al., 2008). Each involves its own time line and depends on the improvement of the individual; it normally ranges from half a year to one year (Bschor, et al, 2008).…
According to Nelson (2004), society tends to undervalue, overlook as well as stereotype the elderly. However, stereotypes about elderly people are unfounded as most are based on assumptions and myths. Younger individuals judge senior citizens based on what they are no longer capable of rather than on what they are currently doing. Perpetuating negative stereotypes about the elderly is wrong as it reinforces ageism. Stereotypes about the elderly and how they affect my personal beliefs concerning the elderly Nelson (2004) points out that the most common stereotype is that elderly people are depressed and thus grumpier.…
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.…
Repressed Memories 2 There has been a huge, conflicted debate about whether or not repressed memories are actually real. Many people practice this therapy because according to Freud’s theory of “repression”, the only cure for neurosis is to make the repressed memories conscious (Skeptic’s Dictionary, 2014). Some psychologists say it can negatively affect the person both emotionally and mentally because it can make the effects of trauma worse (Novella, 2007). This repressed memory therapy does allow us to gather information and solve some case mysteries, but it also makes people wonder how much of it is actually authentic. One may also wonder if the repressed memories therapy should be…
According to our text, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is defined as; Interventions that directly or indirectly change clients’ cognitions that are maintaining their problem behavior. (Frew & Spiegler 2013). CBT includes several types of therapies that focus on the impact of an individual’s thinking as it relates to spoken behaviors. Some of those particular treatments are behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, mindfulness-…
Some psychologists claim that when children are sexually abused, they may dissociate which is the defense mechanism. The victims blocked out the memory in order to protect themselves from pain. Suppressing a memory involves a conscious effort to not think about it. Repressed memories on the other hand happen without free will in response to traumatic events and can take years for the memory to fully resurface. I suppose suppressed memories are legit and have a solid proof of, but I am a little bit skeptical about repressed memories.…
Old adults enjoy good psychological health. They are adversely affected by mental health disorders and in functioning. Some late-life problems that result in depression and anxiety include coping with physical health problems, caring for a spouse with a physical disability, grieving the death of loved ones, and managing conflict with family members. Addressing these problems and treating these conditions results in decreased emotional suffering, improved physical health, lessened disability, and a better quality of life for older adults and their families. Aging Aging refers to a process of becoming older.…
According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, “reminiscence” is defined as “the process or practice of thinking or telling about past experiences” (Merriam-Webster). To put it simply, “reminiscence” means to remember one’s own past. An example of reminiscence is an autobiography. The author of the autobiography is telling the reader about his or her own past. To have someone recall his or her past, it could be beneficial to his or her health.…
There is a large availability and variety in theoretical models of counselling in Modern-day psychology. Though all of these models serve the purpose of helping individuals deal with psychological difficulties, they possess unique differences. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Gestalt Therapy are two perspectives that are fundamentally different in their approach to psychotherapy. CBT is a psycho-educational approach that believes therapeutic change is achieved by restructuring cognitive thoughts from dysfunctional to functional (Hickes & Mirea, 2012). Gestalt therapy focuses on awareness and creating real experiences in the present.…
Everyone changes and is different with each breath he or she takes. Sometimes it goes unnoticed, or maybe only realized by friends and family members who are only seen a couple times a year. I think oftentimes, those are the people who notice change the most in people.…
Albert Ellis considers that there are specific symptoms that will show the therapist how the client may view events and situations that bring out unhealthy behaviors or thoughts. An example of this is a client that is dealing with depression. When I become a therapist, I would use cognitive and behavioral therapy that will allow me to touch base on prior conditions from any environment or trauma that will not allow the client to control unhealthy behaviors through rational thoughts. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) plays a big role in Cognitive behavior therapy because it explains how beliefs, interpretations, and reactions to life situation can bring a client to have irrational beliefs that starts in a clients childhood and creates these unhealthy thoughts that can bring a client to have a depression. I consider that REBT therapy can be beneficial to the client because it can help the client have a rational emotive imagery which means the client can picture themselves how they really want to behave in life.…