Biological Approach to Depression The biological approach is based on the idea that depression has a physical or organic cause. One explanation suggests that some people are simply more genetically inclined to develop depression‚ as Hecimovic suggested that it was caused by a mutation in the 5-HTT gene‚ which was responsible for coding for serotonin production‚ and that this mutation is inherited. Family studies‚ twin studies and adoption studies have all helped support the role of genetics in
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AO1 2 Types – Genetic and Biochemical Genetic – depression seems to run in families and a number of studies have shown a correlation between the biological closeness of the relationship and the likelihood of developing depression. Biochemical imbalances in neurotransmitters cause depression; most notably noradrenalin‚ serotonin according to the permissive amine theory is a controller and dopamine. Interruption in the transmission of nervous impulses Hormones – high levels of cortisol – overactive
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Depression Diagnosis and classification of depression Depression is classified under the DSM as a mood disorder. Most depressed individuals will suffer from only one type of depression (unipolar)‚ whereas others may experience states of mania that alternate with depression (bipolar). Comer (2001) claimed depression is ‘a low‚ sad state marked by significant levels of sadness‚ lack of energy‚ low self-worth‚ guilt or related symptoms’. Diagnosis requires the presence of 5 of the following
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CAUSES OF DEPRESSION Causes of Depression HSP3M Feeling sad‚ or what we may call "depressed"‚ happens to all of us‚ but for most of us the sensation usually leaves after a while. However‚ people with a depressive disorder‚ such as clinical depression‚ find that their state interferes with their daily life. Depression is a condition of general emotional withdrawal. It is sadness greater and more prolonged and does not always have a reason. For people
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Causes of the Great Depression Since the start of the Industrial Revolution early in the nineteenth century the United States has underwent numerous recessions or panic. None of them were as a serve or endured as long as the Great Depression. There has been much argument over what were the causes of the Great Depression. Following in the 1930’s‚ the depression remains the most important economic experience in the United States history. There are many factors that caused the Great depression:
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Causes of Depression Depression is a psychological disorder when the human being has negative thoughts and behaviors due to low mood caused by stress‚ overwork‚ or any other events. Among doctors depression is seen as an illness or disorder. When depression occurs‚ one might also have headache‚ slow speech‚ feel pain through entire body‚ digestion problems‚ and problems with sex. Depression happens to people of any age; every person experiences it differently. An old-age person with depression
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Cause of Depression Analysis Worksheet Purpose: The Cause of Depression Analysis Worksheet’s purpose is to guide your steps in analyzing the resources from the Resource List in u06s3 and Capella Library regarding the cause of depression from the perspective you have chosen to research. This worksheet will help lead you through the research process by providing you a systematic way to analyze the resources you have chosen to research. As you review resources‚ you will use the worksheet to analyze
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The Biological Approach to Unipolar Depression. Katie Evans Abnormal behaviour was once thought to be caused by supernatural possession; this demonological model of abnormality was especially popular in the Middle Ages. It was not until the 18th century that psychologists began to argue that this behaviour should be treated as an illness and medical techniques could be used to treat it; and so emerged the medical model of abnormality. (Gross & McIlveen‚ 1996)1 The medical model of abnormal psychology
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much stress leads to emotional imbalance and even depression. Here are some strategies and tips to follow to help you avoid depression. Prioritize. To minimize stress‚ the best thing to do is prioritize all activities. Don’t try to do everything at once. Set schedules for yourself each day‚ doing the most important things first. Sometimes doing things through the course of which they occur leads to more problems and stress and even depression. Extra-curricular activities such as sports‚ clubs
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One biological explanation for unipolar depression is the monoamine hypothesis. The monoamines are a group of neurotransmitters which include serotonin‚ noradrenaline and dopamine. You will recognise the latter‚ dopamine‚ from the biological offering of an explanation for schizophrenia. The monoamines are believed to regulate mood. One of the functions of serotonin is to regulate the other neurotransmitters. Without the regulation provided by serotonin‚ erratic brain functioning and thinking patterns
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