Dysthymia

Later adulthood is considered to begin at age 65 and continue through 85 and on (Hutchison, 2015, pp. 365)). The United States is experiencing an increase in the aging population, with 13% of the population being 65 and older and expecting to increase to 33% by 2031 (Lam, Cervantes, & Lee, 2014). The older adult populations encounter many challenges; one major issue among this population is depression. Clinical systems of major depression are found in 15% to 30% of community-dwelling older…

I have a clinical depression. I believe depression exists long time ago; however, people at that time did not have the knowledge of it. As time passes, people start to know what depression is and its potential symptoms. I think people have more awareness and knowledge to know the word “depression.”. Depression is not only a state of being sad, but also a disease that conquers the ability to feel emotions, whether good or bad. Depression not only involves the mind, but also it involves the body…

Marie Bulter for the most severe parts of her disorder ranged from ages 16 to 36. In order to correctly analyze Marie’s disorder one must know the historic nature of the disorder’s development. Marie was a Caucasian female, who was deeply religious, yet had a past that lead to the traumatizing development of extreme depression and panic attack disorder. Marie was originally named Pat by her single alcoholic mother. She had both a younger and older sister, both of each remained with the mother…

Vaccines Cause Depression There is a popular misconception within the world of the internet regarding potential effects vaccination could have on mental health. These include, but are not limited to, claims such as it causes autism, weaker immune systems, and risky exposure to diseases. It is, however, important to realize that they all derived from misunderstanding of current data or based on outdated research. There exist many components to vaccines that have been blown-up out of proportion…

Depression is a mood disorder that is diagnosed to millions of people around the world. This disorder has a prevalence of 17% among adults, and possibly even a higher amount among teens and young adults. It has, and continues, to affect me and friends to this day. It’s harsh and debilitating symptoms can wreak havoc on even the strongest and optimistic people in the world. It has multiple causes and the reasons behind it can be different for everyone. However, while the road to happiness is…

Depression has been said to be to be a “common cold of mental health” (Lucknow, n.d.) and this is because of the alarmingly huge number of diagnosed patients that suffer from this mental disorder. It is quoted that more than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression worldwide. However despite this, many cannot tell the difference between feeling sad or depressed and having clinical depression. This makes the current use of ‘depression’ in some cases pop-psych, that is psychological…

In the case of Ellen, I believe she meets criteria for 296.89 F31.81 Bipolar II disorder with atypical features, current episode depressed, severe. Per the DSM-5, Bipolar II diagnosis is warranted when there has been at least one episode of hypomania but never has been a manic episode and the most predominant episodes are those of depression. In the case of Ellen, she has struggled with depressed moods described as being unhappy most of her life, weight gain and increased appetite, insomnia and…

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines depression as “feelings of severe despondency and dejection”. Depression is just feeling sad, right? No, depression is much more than being sad or upset. Depression is misunderstood. Depression is a constant feeling of despair and hopelessness. I am angry that I am the way I am and I want to get better … but will I? I don’t know. It has been almost five years and I have given up hope. Depression is a black hole that I cannot seem to crawl out of. I claw my…

The media has created a false stigma for those living with metal disorders, by regularly portraying characters with mental illness as problematic, uncontrollable and violent. Larger than life negative characters have been repeatedly displayed on the big screen with these stereotypical cliché behaviors, and used as the focal point, or “hero” of the movie. Silver Lining Playbook is not just another one of Hollywood’s inaccurate depictions of mental illness. However, discrepancies are inevitable…

Nearly everyone around the world makes mistakes. Some are minor mistakes, while many cause a ripple effect. At times, making mistakes that involve the close people around us can create a feeling of loss or defeat. This universal theme is brought to text in “All Summer in a Day”, by Ray Bradbury, and “Happier”, by Ed Sheeran. In “All Summer in a Day”, Margot’s classmates put Margot down by bullying her and robbing her of her chance to see the sun, although they soon become aware of how unpleasant…