Effects of depression
Effects of Depression and Anxiety among College Age Students
Dorinda Jones
Mesa Community College
Understanding Death and Dying
PSY 156
Lauren Meyer
August 28, 2013
Effects of Depression and Anxiety among College Age Students
Abstract
Across the country in our colleges there is no question that anxiety and depression are at an all-time high, it has been argued that depression has double in numbers and the suicide rates has tripled according to (Jerald Kay M.D.) the last 15 years. It has been explained by clinicians the average age is between 18-24 years old with some form of a mental disorder. There is an estimated that 75% of individual’s will develop anxiety disorder by the age 22 years old, according to the ADAA report. In the 2006, (American College Health Association) 45% women and 36% men were so depressed that it was so hard to function on a daily basis. College wasn’t the first time an episode of depression or anxiety was bought up to the primary care provider for some students. Some of the college students can make poor choices when it comes to drugs and drinking because of the lack of confidence sad but true, 45 % of college binge drink while around 21% are abusing prescribing drugs or illegal drugs.
Men and Women Deal with Depression Differently:
Men are more likely to: Turn to drugs/alcohol
Eat less and lose weight
Sleep less
Become irritable
Become prone to sudden anger
Lose emotional control
Take unnecessary risk
Behave aggressively
Acknowledge a loss of interest in work & hobbies
Successfully commit suicide
Women are more likely to:
Feel guilty, sad, helpless
Sleep more
Eat more & gain weight
Attempt suicide (but usually fail)
Women can experience depression twice as often as men. 12% of women experience clinical depression sometime during their life, compared to men, the suicide rates among men is much higher than that of women; people with depression have greater chances of having heart attacks than
Dorinda Jones
Mesa Community College
Understanding Death and Dying
PSY 156
Lauren Meyer
August 28, 2013
Effects of Depression and Anxiety among College Age Students
Abstract
Across the country in our colleges there is no question that anxiety and depression are at an all-time high, it has been argued that depression has double in numbers and the suicide rates has tripled according to (Jerald Kay M.D.) the last 15 years. It has been explained by clinicians the average age is between 18-24 years old with some form of a mental disorder. There is an estimated that 75% of individual’s will develop anxiety disorder by the age 22 years old, according to the ADAA report. In the 2006, (American College Health Association) 45% women and 36% men were so depressed that it was so hard to function on a daily basis. College wasn’t the first time an episode of depression or anxiety was bought up to the primary care provider for some students. Some of the college students can make poor choices when it comes to drugs and drinking because of the lack of confidence sad but true, 45 % of college binge drink while around 21% are abusing prescribing drugs or illegal drugs.
Men and Women Deal with Depression Differently:
Men are more likely to: Turn to drugs/alcohol
Eat less and lose weight
Sleep less
Become irritable
Become prone to sudden anger
Lose emotional control
Take unnecessary risk
Behave aggressively
Acknowledge a loss of interest in work & hobbies
Successfully commit suicide
Women are more likely to:
Feel guilty, sad, helpless
Sleep more
Eat more & gain weight
Attempt suicide (but usually fail)
Women can experience depression twice as often as men. 12% of women experience clinical depression sometime during their life, compared to men, the suicide rates among men is much higher than that of women; people with depression have greater chances of having heart attacks than
References: HealthMinds-Provided by APA (2012) has information on mental health, prevention, symptoms and treatments, also tips for student and parents. apa@psych.org Ulifeline (2013) A project of the Jed Foundation Half of Us (2008) Inspirational interviews with artists and athletes and info on mental health access to the screening tool. The Jed Foundation (2013) Research on mental health and suicide prevention for parents, students, and colleges. CampusCalm (2013) If you know anybody in crisis for suicide please reach out call 911 or 1-800-Suicide.