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Assignment: Diagnosis and Treatment Student: Theresa Gaskin January 23, 2011 BEH/225 KAHRNA WASHINGTON
Assignment: Diagnosis and Treatment of Mood Disorders
A psychological disorder that has been relevant force at certain times in my life came in the way of depression, which is known as a mood disorder. Life experiences have been the cause for many to battle with depression, often not recognized or prompting self-medicating. The first effect of depression for most is the denial of this disorder, once addressed and diagnosed; treatment can bring about amazing results. Depression is a very common disorder suffered by millions of people which doesn’t have age discrimination. From the adolescent that doesn’t fit in amongst its peers to those in the twilight of their lives, depression can be a disorder that will overwhelm your life. Normal depression is a condition that everyone may experience at one way or another in their lives, because of different life events. The loss of a love one, a job or the everyday hardships of life can cause depression, but in many instances the symptoms and affects are temporary. Only when depression is serious, lasting, and well beyond the typical reaction to a stressful life event is it classified as a mood disorder (Morris & Maisto, 2005). Clinical depression is the more serious form of depression could be caused by chemical imbalance in the brain called neurotransmitters. Depending on other factors which may include your environment, your physical condition and any psychological issues of your life, in combination may determine the development of depression. Sometimes the strength of your coping mechanism can sometimes deter the feelings of depression. In the diagnosis of depression there isn’t a certain laboratory test that can be used to diagnose depression. When
Assignment: Diagnosis and Treatment Student: Theresa Gaskin January 23, 2011 BEH/225 KAHRNA WASHINGTON
Assignment: Diagnosis and Treatment of Mood Disorders
A psychological disorder that has been relevant force at certain times in my life came in the way of depression, which is known as a mood disorder. Life experiences have been the cause for many to battle with depression, often not recognized or prompting self-medicating. The first effect of depression for most is the denial of this disorder, once addressed and diagnosed; treatment can bring about amazing results. Depression is a very common disorder suffered by millions of people which doesn’t have age discrimination. From the adolescent that doesn’t fit in amongst its peers to those in the twilight of their lives, depression can be a disorder that will overwhelm your life. Normal depression is a condition that everyone may experience at one way or another in their lives, because of different life events. The loss of a love one, a job or the everyday hardships of life can cause depression, but in many instances the symptoms and affects are temporary. Only when depression is serious, lasting, and well beyond the typical reaction to a stressful life event is it classified as a mood disorder (Morris & Maisto, 2005). Clinical depression is the more serious form of depression could be caused by chemical imbalance in the brain called neurotransmitters. Depending on other factors which may include your environment, your physical condition and any psychological issues of your life, in combination may determine the development of depression. Sometimes the strength of your coping mechanism can sometimes deter the feelings of depression. In the diagnosis of depression there isn’t a certain laboratory test that can be used to diagnose depression. When
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