1. DEPRESSION Dong min park

2. Definition • Depression is a condition of mental disturbance, associated with low mood. • Depression may change the way the patient view the world, in a more negative way. This not only affects the affected individual, but also the family, friends and personal relationship.

3. Symptoms • The symptoms are the following: • Agitation • Restlessness • Irritability • Concentration difficulty • Isolation from society • Loss or gain in weight and appetite • Feeling of worthlessness • Suicidal attempts • Sleeping problem • Lack of energy and hope

4. The biological theory • The biological theory of why depression happen is due to monoamine deficiency, simply put, a chemical imbalance. • Treatment: use anti-depressants such as TCA, MAOI, SSRI, and SNRI.

5. The psychological theory • The psychological theory is that low self-esteem, self-depressive, self-defeating, distorted thinking, negative self-concepts, and a lack of self-efficacy can cause depression. • Treatment: therapy such as cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, counseling, narrative therapy, and positive psychology.

6. The socio/cultural theory • The social theory is that wrong parenting, poverty, social isolation and such stress causing environment can cause depression. • Treatment: Social support from family and friends by showing no discouragement and being kind and understanding.