Major depressive disorder

SSRI’s and SNRI’s Efficacy Rates in Treating MDD Amongst Different Age Groups Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S and is considered among the most burdensome diseases in the world. Major Depressive Disorders affects many different age groups ranging from children to the elderly population. A principal symptom of depression is anhedonia, which consists of a lack of interest or pleasure in usual daily activities that would typically be…

thoughts of death, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Durand & Barlow, 2016). What Caused Lizzie’s Depression and the Contribution of Genetics For “psychological disorders, evidence indicates that genetic factors make some contribution to all disorders but account for less than half of the explanation” (Durand & Barlow, 2016). Adverse life events “such as a ‘chaotic’ childhood can overwhelm the influence of genes” (Durand & Barlow, 2016). There is no…

As Ms. Kaysen has her graduated high school and her previous educational history unknown, it is difficult to determine eligibility. It does not appear her disability impacted her education, as such a 504 plan may be more appropriate. Although Ms. Kaysen has completed high school, an educational assessment may provide information that could be useful in an evaluation for accommodations in a post secondary setting. If a disability category was required, a serious emotional disability (SED) is the…

aspects of the body. In the central nervous system (CNS), serotonin has a key role in regulating sleep, appetite, sexual desire and mood, also some cognitive function, including memory, learning and depression. Individuals who suffer from major depressive disorder are associated with decreased availability of serotonin or inefficient levels of serotonin. In addition, suicidal patients have indicated low levels of serotonin which has serve as a linkage between serotonin and depression. So when…

anxiety, tiredness, loss of appetite and trouble sleeping. Other conditions that St. John’s Wort has been used for are heart palpitations, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopause, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It has also been used to help treat exhaustion, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), migraine and other types of headaches, muscle pain, nerve pain, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It…

Research 3: Patients in two groups did not have any major difference on demographic or clinical variables at baseline. According to (Telch, Schmidt, Jaimez, Jacquin, Harrington, 1995), “Examination of overall SDS scores at baseline revealed that 69% of all participants rated the panic disorder symptoms as creating moderate-to-serve impairment in work functioning, 80% rated the symptoms as creating moderate-to-severe impairment in social functioning, and 62% rated the symptoms as creating…

Research/ Theoretical Paper: Exploring Traditional and Non-Traditional Modes of Treatment with Alcohol Use Disorder The view of substance use and the subsequent treatment has been morphing as new research has arisen, revealing both positive and negative aspects of various forms of treatment. With the long successful history of 12 step-programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous to lesser researched modes of treatment such as meditation or yoga, there is a wide range of avenues for treatment and…

Diagnosis- Depression is a widespread illness that carries a major personal and public health burden (Abel, 2016). To diagnose depression the patient must have at least five symptoms present for two consecutive weeks, and must also have a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in their everyday activities. Other symptoms that the patient may exhibit include, having a depressed mood most of the day, and little or no interest in activities. The sudden overwhelming feeling of sadness and…

symptoms include excessive worry, restlessness, jumpiness, tension, agitation, panic attacks, feeling “keyed up” or on edge, inability to relax, pressure, shaking, chest pain, palpitations, nausea and shortness of breath. Post traumatic stress disorder cluster symptoms include disturbing memories and reliving of the trauma. Altered perception cluster complains include hearing voices, suspicion, fear of being followed and fear of being monitored. Stress related medical cluster included…

can use their expertise to observe and make inferences concerning a variety of psychological illnesses, such as depression. Major depressive disorder can be characterized as a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and apathy are endured over an extended period of time (Gerrig, 2013). Common symptoms of depression include the development of eating disorders, insomnia, anxiety, self injury, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, and always putting oneself down (Gerrig, 2013). Each of…