In this essay‚ I will be discussing both depression and alcoholism‚ and how they are affected by social class. Depression is a very common yet serious mood disorder. It is actually one of the most common forms of mental illnesses
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emotional illnesses that completely change their lives. Depression is one of the many illnesses that take its toll on an average person. Medical experts believe that depression causes more disability throughout the world than almost any other medical illness or disorder (World Book). Depression affects more Americans than cancer‚ AIDS‚ or coronary heart disease. About one in five Americans will develop a mood disorder‚ usually depression‚ at some point in his or her life (O. Hyde and Forsyth 7). In some
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Recognizing Postpartum Depression The birth of a baby is generally considered a joyful time‚ but it is also a time when women are susceptible to depression. Such feelings make it extremely difficult for a new mother to take care of herself and her baby and it may put a strain on the family. Depression that occurs after the birth of a baby is called postpartum depression‚ otherwise known as PPD. Postpartum illness is a serious problem among women. Once thought of as a relatively minor phase within
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The Great Depression The Great Depression had a negative impact on America and the world. The Great Depression started when the stock market crashed in 1929‚ this was caused by over speculation in the stocks of land‚ the crash caused people to lose all the money they had invested in stocks and people started becoming poor‚ when this happened there was not enough demand for all the goods and services that the economy produced‚ “unsold goods built up and manufacturers cut production
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Depression is an issue in older adults that many people don’t realize. Becoming ornery‚ grumpy‚ and temperamental is not a normal part of aging. Unfortunately suicide can become a result of depression. This is something that is not commonly discussed and it’s becoming a more relevant problem in older adults. A younger adult committing suicide is discussed more and viewed as a more devastating loss than an older adult committing suicide. This problem needs to be looked at. It’s a devastating loss
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Bipolar Disorders & Depression Bipolar disorder and depression are very similar illnesses with one major difference: people with bipolar disorder switch between episodes of depression and mania (Hedy Marks‚ The Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Depression‚ p. 1). Some people who are diagnosed with depression may actually have bipolar disorder because people with bipolar disorder often only seek treatment during a depressive episode. These disorders are similar in several ways; therefore
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Running head: THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND DEPRESSION 1 The Effects of Drugs and Depression Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines Joe K. Gerb Bergen Community College THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND DEPRESSION 2 Abstract A person may be suffering from depressive symptoms and use narcotics with the hope of acquiring some kind of relief. Depressive symptoms can develop as a result of using mind altering substances or as part of
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physical pain‚ they have a psychological pain too. Postnatal depression is one of these illnesses. Postnatal depression is a psychological condition which effects mothers after childbirth. Mothers with this condition may experience a fall tension and stress. A mother who has postnatal depression as a dark shadow stuck up on her.(1) They severe a really bad days‚ isolation from others and probably to have a continual crying. Postnatal depression has several psychosocial and physical causes that affect
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OUTLINE FORMAT FOR INITIAL SPEECH GENERAL PURPOSE: To Inform the class on depression SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To inform the class on how to cope and live with depression CENTRAL IDEA: Today I am here to talk to you about the symptoms‚ treatment and how to cope with depression in your daily life. INTRODUCTION I. I will take over your thoughts‚ control your needs and make you believe you are hopeless‚ worthless and helpless. I will drain the life right out of you‚ until you no longer want to get out
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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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