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The Effects of Clinical Depression on an Individual’s Mental and Emotional State

The Effects of Clinical Depression on an Individual’s Mental and Emotional State. By Whitney Scarbrough February 19, 2013 Eng. 252. What is Depression?. Depression is a chemical imbalance in brain T houghts can be dangerous and life threatening. Depression is not an obvious illness

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The Effects of Clinical Depression on an Individual’s Mental and Emotional State

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  1. The Effects of Clinical Depression on an Individual’s Mental and Emotional State By Whitney Scarbrough February 19, 2013 Eng. 252

  2. What is Depression? • Depression is a chemical imbalance in brain • Thoughts can be dangerous and life threatening. • Depression is not an obvious illness • It is difficult to diagnose immediately. • Depression is an uncontrollable mental illness.

  3. What are the causes of depression? • Death of a loved one • Loss of employment • Divorce/ Marital problems • Unforeseen life events • Health problems • Abuse • Life changes • Trouble with personal or family relationships

  4. Who does depression affect? • Men and women in their 20’s • Men and women aging from 45-64 • People affected by major life changes • Pregnant women • Women who have just given birth • People of all ethnicities

  5. Feelings of depression • Uncontrollable thoughts • Negative self image of ones’ self • Thoughts of self harm • Thoughts of suicide • Sad emotions • Crying for no reason • Feelings to want to give up

  6. Why is understanding Depression important? • People are uneducated about warning signs. • Patients are misunderstood and judged harshly. • Common misconception that depression is a choice. • Being informed allows for help to • be given to those suffering.

  7. Problems concerning depression • Unawareness that it is a condition • Unaware that treatment options available • Patients are ashamed about their feelings. • Individuals deal with depression independently • Camouflage feelings by acting happy • People take offense to others actions

  8. What are the treatments for Depression? • Antidepressants: Amedical prescription • Psychotherapy: Talk with a therapist • Electroconvulsive Therapy: Last resort option • Antidepressants and psychotherapy are the best • treatment options

  9. What happens if Depression is left Untreated? • Reaction to negative thoughts are exercised • Ruined relationships • Harmful acts to ones body • Uncontrollable thoughts • Loss of job • Divorce • Suicide • Anger • Denial

  10. Overview • Depression can affect anyone. • Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. • Major causes are unforeseen life events, • death, divorce, any unexpected circumstances. • Being informed allows for an understanding • to be made for those suffering. • Treatment options: Antidepressants, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy.

  11. Questions? • What other questions are there about depression?

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