DEPRESSION AND ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO TREAT DEPRESSION By Depression is an illness that can be treated with therapy and drugs. Depression is a mental and physical illness that affects the mind and body. Although no single cause of depression has been identified‚ it appears that interaction among genetic‚ biochemical‚ environmental‚ and psychosocial factors may play a role. The fact is‚ depression is not a personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away‚ but it can be successfully
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The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS): The study of Validity and Reliability Ahmet AKIN* Bayram ÇET‹N** Abstract This study investigated the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS). The sample of the study consisted of 590 university students‚ 121 English teachers and 136 emotionally disturbed individuals who sought treatment in various clinics and counseling centers. Factor loadings of the scale ranged from .39 to .88. Findings
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Depression is the most common mental disorder‚ not only for adults‚ but for children and teenagers as well. The DSM-IV classifies depression as a mood disorder. It states that an individual has suffered a “major depressive episode” if certain symptoms persist for at least two weeks‚ including a loss of enjoyment in previously pleasurable activities‚ a sad or irritable mood‚ a significant change in weight or appetite‚ problems sleeping or concentrating‚ and feelings of worthlessness. These symptoms
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The Christian counselors of today‚ like all Christians are called to encourage and assist others to a place of spiritual maturity in their lives. Functioning through the Spiritual Gifts God has equipped us with allows us to reach the minds‚ hearts‚ and lives of the clients we will effect through the model of counseling. Although some of these clients will be difficult to reach in the outset‚ if we establish a caring relationship with the client‚ know what method of counseling we plan to use for
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The DSM-5 reveals that the overlapping symptoms between ADHD and depression include both distractibility and low frustration tolerance. Many individuals report impaired ability to think‚ concentrate or make even minor decisions. They may appear easily distracted or complain of memory difficulties which cause individuls
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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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Types of Depression Depression is now considered as the most common mental illness. As of September 20‚ 2012‚ the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that about 9 percent of Americans are experiencing depression and 90 percent of suicidal reports are commonly caused by depression. The brain has a certain chemicals that work to keep your moods balanced. When your brain is not generating enough of these chemicals‚ there’s a tendency for you to become depressed. Depression is commonly referred
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Therapy (CBT) vs Motivational Interviewing (MI) Today‚ I will introduce the comparison between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). The similarities and differences will be addressed regarding techniques and/or methods. In addition‚ I will explain how CBT and MI are applied to the case study selected (i.e.‚ Jack) a heterosexual male of 64 years of age whom recently chose to seek therapy regarding his substance abuse of alcohol. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) According
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Treatment of Depression Abstract Depression affects many people around the world. Depression can be described as feeling sad‚ lost‚ angry‚ and frustrated. Today‚ antidepressants are the main way to treat depression. Researchers are working on a new treatment to better help people with depression. This treatment is called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Researchers want to know how TMS can be used‚ and what type of depression patients they want to use it on. Studies have helped narrow
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Signs and Symptoms of Children with Depression July 25‚ 2012 Psychology 268 About 2.5% of children in the U.S. suffer from depression. Depression is significantly more common in boys under the age of 10. But by age 16‚ girls have a greater incidence of depression. Signs and symptoms of depression in children include: Irritability or anger. Continuous feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Social withdrawal. Increased sensitivity to rejection. Changes in appetite -- either increased
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