Dysthymic depression also known as persistent and dysthymia depression is a consistent long-term depression that seems to have no end. In adults the symptoms must last between two and three years‚ but in children the symptoms must only occur for a year to be treated. Dysthymic depression is most common in women rather that men. It can affect up to 4% of the American population‚ but only 1% will get the help that they need. This type of depression mostly begins around the age of 21 and older but can
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Depression By: Shelly McNalley Introduction to Anthropology‚ Psychology‚ and Sociology Teacher: Michelle Sharpe May 22‚ 2013 Depression I. What is Depression? II. Signs and Symptoms of Depression a. Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness b. Loss of interest in daily activities c. Appetite or weight changes d. Sleep changes e. Anger or irritability f. Loss of energy g. Self-loathing h. Reckless behavior i. Concentration problems
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The word “depressed” and its multiple variations are thrown around casually in every day conversation. Often‚ one will say something like “that movie was so depressing.” Sometimes‚ a person who is feeling blue will describe his mood as depressed‚ but he does not actually have Clinical Depression. Clinical Depression‚ also called Major Depressive Disorder‚ is a serious‚ severe psychological disorder that affects the everyday lives of many individuals. It is actually quite common as “at least 10% of
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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
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A Research Paper: Depression Depression is defined as a mental illness in which a person experiences deep‚ unshakable sadness and diminished interest in nearly all activities. The term depression is used to describe the temporary sadness‚ loneliness‚ or blues that everyone feels from time to time. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. The illness affects all people‚ regardless of sex‚ race‚ ethnicity‚ or socioeconomic standing. Women are two to three times more likely
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Psychiatric Disorders‚ Disease‚ and Drugs PSY/240 January 9‚ 2011 Mary Jane Dugan Psychiatric Disorders‚ Disease‚ and Drugs A psychiatric disorder is defined as disorder of psychological function so severe that it requires treatment usually by psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. The abnormal behavior expressed by people suffering from psychiatric disorders prevent them from living normal lives some of these disorder include schizophrenia‚ depression‚ mania‚ anxiety disorder‚ and Tourette
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The two most common treatments for social anxiety disorder are medication therapy (pharmacotherapy) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Both medication therapy and CBT have proven successful in treating social anxiety disorder. The clinician psychologist or physician can help choose the most appropriate course of action. Many find that a combination of medication and CBT is most effective. Other kinds of treatments include relaxation techniques‚ social skills training‚ and exposure (without
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The Influence of Gender on Depression There are many differences when it comes to distinguishing genders both physically and psychologically. There is a large spectrum of depressive symptoms that determines the diagnosis of Major Depression Disorder. Major Depression Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by a constant feeling of sadness and hopelessness‚ in addition to a loss of interest in normal activities‚ affecting one’s behavior and thoughts over a course of two or more weeks (Mayo Staff)
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categories High-ceiling (loop) – furosemide Thiazide – hydrochlorothiazide Osmotic – mannitol Potassium-sparing: two subdivisions Aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone) Nonaldosterone antagonists (triamterene) Fifth group Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors High-Ceiling (Loop) Diuretics Furosemide (Lasix) – most frequently prescribed loop diuretic Mechanism of action Acts on ascending loop of Henle to block reabsorption Pharmacokinetics Rapid onset (oral 60 min; IV 5 min) Therapeutic uses
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Reuptake: Remaining neurotransmitter molecules in the synaptic gap gets taken back up by the sending neuron. 10. Describe how an SSRI antidepressant medication works. SSRI stands for selection serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The antidepressant Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) works by slowing the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. The increased level‚ of the naturally occurring chemical serotonin‚ in the synaptic gap is known to enhance moods and overcome depression
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