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Depression isn’t like a cold or allergies, it doesn’t just come and go. There is always a reason for someone to be diagnosed with this condition and it takes a little while for people to fall so low into this stage. Depression is a serious medical condition in which someone feels constantly sad, lazy and hopeless. It causes people to not be social, constantly drag themselves around miserably and think suicidal thoughts. Many people get into a state of sadness here and there but that doesn’t…

Mari Kennedy Ms. Ragan 12B English 3rd 28 March 2016 Beating Mental Illness Imagine a normal day, the sun is out, and there is a pedestrian crossing the street. This pedestrian has to walk in front of a car that is waiting for them to cross. They walk quickly across the street in fear that the driver waiting for them thinks that they are taking too long. This pedestrian starts shaking, suddenly she doesn’t have control of her body or mental state. She is overcome with worry and self…

Erin is one of my close friend’s little sister, so I have known her for awhile. She always seem really outgoing and carefree since, I met her. Then, all of a sudden, her attitude completely changed. It was a bit confusing for me to see the dramatic change she has been going through. Depression is a real issue, and to see someone experiencing it, is very tough. Observation Erin had a normal childhood growing up until she reached middle school.Throughout middle…

Everyone has days where they feel sad or upset. Usually those negative feelings subside after a short time. However if you have depression, it can alter aspects of your life. Of course, there are several types of depression. According to the online dictionary, depression means; “a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention”. Unfortunately there are some upsetting statistics when it comes to adolescent depression. According to the National Institute of Mental…

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 adults. Studies also found the rate of major depression were 14%-42% higher among older adult residents of long-term facilities (Lam, Cervantes, & Lee, 2014). Utilizing theories such as resilience…

Another version of MBIs is the practice of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which was desined specifically for treating those suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by unstable emotive and cognitive processes—symptoms that mindfulness training largely targets. DBT is highly effective in treating these clients and “…has been shown to reduce self-mutilation and suicidal behavior in chronically suicidal patients with borderline personality disorder [and]…

psychology to analyze the ways in which people behave, think, and feel. Researchers proficient in knowledge of each perspective 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…

comorbidities include the following: conduct disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant disorder. Often depression is seen as a consequence but it is possible depression is causing these types of behavior. There are other types of depression aside from major depression. One of which is masked depression in which students become destructive in order to avoid the experience of depression. This rids the child of urges to self-harm but sabotages relationships, enforces negative feelings about oneself…

Although some people might not agree with taking antidepressants, it is an effective way to stop whatever type of depression one may have from getting worse than what it already is. There are various types of antidepressants when trying to deal with depression. If one wants to start taking an antidepressant they should consult a doctor and make a choice together for whatever works best for the patient. It is important to view certain pros and cons of antidepressants before jumping to…

In today’s world, many teens and adults are overcome with depression. It comes in many different forms, but can cause problems with relationships, daily activities, and the way someone interacts with friends and family. Depression exists as serious illness that can control someone’s mood and way of being. If depression is not halted with the help of friends, family, and professionals it can lead to self-harm and sometimes suicide. Depression needs to be ceased. When someone who has not…