Dysthymia

Final Exam Reflection Paper Even though we covered quite a few topics in Psychology 2301, I have chosen chapter fifteen that covers Psychological and Personality Disorders because this chapter held the most meaning for me. The following five topics are the ones that I’ve chosen for their relevance in my life. In chapter fifteen we covered psychological disorders and we learned that anxiety disorders can come in a few different packages but share common characteristics such as experiencing…

Tobacco smoking as a risk factor for major depressive disorder: population-based study Tobacco smoking could be a major public health problem and a number of other preventive public health methods have been enforced. It is becoming clearer that smoking isn 't harmless to psychological state, and should even worsen mental illness or contribute to its origin. Participants The study resided among the Geelong Osteoporosis Study, analysis originally designed to analyze the medicine of osteoporosis in…

In today 's day and age there are quite a bit of things that can prevent someone from being able to work, or work efficiently. There are even legalities in situ both deter and reward people for straying from the work force. From gender roles to physical or mental-illness the list of barriers blocking people from reaching corporate America is a long and tedious one. The latter, being mental-illnesses or disorders, may be the most conspicuous and common disabling obstacle that – in the same light…

In today’s society, most people have felt sad or depressed at one point of their lives, it can be a common reaction to loss, stressful environments or other negative situations. But when intense symptoms of sadness such as but not limited to: Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, a persistently sad or anxious mood, irritability, social withdrawal, tiredness and restlessness interfere with everyday life and/or overall functioning, it exceeds just sadness. Major depression is a brain…

Depression among adolescents has slowly started to become an epidemic in the United States. Studies show that one in eight American teenagers will experience any form of depression. That 's estimated at about 15-20% of the teen population. Looking at adults, only 5-10% experience any form of depression in their adult lives (¨Depression and Mood¨). Depression comes in an abundance of shapes and forms. There’s about seven different variations of depression people can suffer from, each varying in…

In recent events, the mistreatment of individuals with mental health issues has led to detrimental outcomes. In today’s society, there is a large negative stigma behind mental illnesses due to the lack of public knowledge and general stereotyping. When someone reveals some mental health issue like depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they are treated differently. When an individual is suffering from food…

The fear of loneliness, also referred to monophobia, is found within many individuals as a result of trauma, mental illness or a specific group of people; this phobia can be very debilitating for those who have it. It’s often found in post-war veterans, unable to comprehend or rid themselves the sights they’ve seen. J.D. Salinger, the author of Catcher in the Rye, embeds his life into his cherished character, Holden Caulfield, who is evidently perceived to fear loneliness in the world he finds…

Have you ever regretted something? What does it mean? Regret means to feel sad or disappointed over something that has happened or has been done. The meaning of regret has a different meaning to everyone. Some people only have only had it for a short period of time and others will have it for the rest of their life. Regret is something people live with at all ages. Some people might say that young people don’t really know what it is. But that to me isn’t true because people at all different ages…

It is okay not to be okay. Life is hard, and it’ll knock you down. Many people frown at depression as if your weak, but everyone has a bad day, week, or even month. You don’t have to be okay all the time. Lose your cool and go where the wind takes you. “24/7” by Kehlani is a perfect representation of just how you must let go sometimes. Everyone will always have something to say, and you just have to look past it and do what’s best for you; and if that’s to fall apart a little, then that’s okay.…

Sometimes, life hits you on the blind side. You get worn down, tired and lethargic. As a result, you start to let your physical appearance go. A year later, you look in the mirror and don't recognize yourself anymore. It can be pretty devastating when you look in the mirror and don't like what you see. However, you don't have to stay in this soul-crushing emotional state. There are a few practices you can implement to "get your sexy back" and begin to feel good about yourself again. Consider…