Depression Research Paper
Depression 1
Running head: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, & TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Depression
Stacey Benson
Faulkner State Community College
Depression 2
Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment of Depression
Do you ever feel sad, lonely, hopeless, or suicidal? According to the National Institute of Mental Health website, Depression is the leading cause for mental disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44. Depressionpreception.com states that nearly twice as many women (12.0 percent) as men (6.6 percent) are affected by a depressive disorder each year. These figures translate to 12.4 million women and 6.4 million men in the U.S. Major Depression is a debilitating disease, yet manageable with the right medication and psychotherapy. The causes of Depression vary from person to person. There are several different causes of Depression. A patient may perhaps have only one cause, yet another patient may possible show more than one source of triggers that cause their depression. This paper will mention only a few of the most commonly known causes of depression. Depression as a result of attachment problems or abuse is a consequence of a loss early in life or collapse of a reliable encouraging family unit for the growing child. Situational or stress-induced depression is set off by recurring and severe stress, which can diminish the brain of critical neurotransmitters. Posttraumatic stress depression can stem from a disturbing occurrence during childhood such a natural disaster, medical trauma or injury or a combat-related event. Chromosomal susceptibility can also be a factor when it comes to depression. If your parents or grandparents were diagnosed with manic depression, then you have a greater chance of being diagnosed with depression yourself. (The 10 Best-Ever Depression Management Techniques). Symptoms of depression are most likely to fall into one of four categories. Emotional, cognitive,
Running head: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, & TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Depression
Stacey Benson
Faulkner State Community College
Depression 2
Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment of Depression
Do you ever feel sad, lonely, hopeless, or suicidal? According to the National Institute of Mental Health website, Depression is the leading cause for mental disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44. Depressionpreception.com states that nearly twice as many women (12.0 percent) as men (6.6 percent) are affected by a depressive disorder each year. These figures translate to 12.4 million women and 6.4 million men in the U.S. Major Depression is a debilitating disease, yet manageable with the right medication and psychotherapy. The causes of Depression vary from person to person. There are several different causes of Depression. A patient may perhaps have only one cause, yet another patient may possible show more than one source of triggers that cause their depression. This paper will mention only a few of the most commonly known causes of depression. Depression as a result of attachment problems or abuse is a consequence of a loss early in life or collapse of a reliable encouraging family unit for the growing child. Situational or stress-induced depression is set off by recurring and severe stress, which can diminish the brain of critical neurotransmitters. Posttraumatic stress depression can stem from a disturbing occurrence during childhood such a natural disaster, medical trauma or injury or a combat-related event. Chromosomal susceptibility can also be a factor when it comes to depression. If your parents or grandparents were diagnosed with manic depression, then you have a greater chance of being diagnosed with depression yourself. (The 10 Best-Ever Depression Management Techniques). Symptoms of depression are most likely to fall into one of four categories. Emotional, cognitive,
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