Depression And Its Effects On Depression

One of the most common psychiatric disorders is known as clinical depression and affects anywhere between 3% and 13% of the population with some form of depressive symptoms affecting as much as 20% of the adult population at some point in their lives (Amenson & Lewinson, 1981; Kessler et al., 1994; Oliver & Simmons, 1985, as cited in Antonuccio, Danton, & DeNelsky, p. 574). The concept of ‘harmful dysfunction’ advanced by Horwitz and Wakefield (2007) describes two key components of clinical depression: a dysfunctional mechanism and the dysfunction being harmful to the individual (as cited in, Parker & Paterson, p.405). This paper explores the following questions: what does research indicate about clinical depression and what are the implications for treatment? Reviews are presented in regards to the emergence of depression and psychotherapy versus medication to treat clinical depression. Considerations are briefly discussed and the research paper will conclude with an interpretation of the critical points.

Major depression is a commonly diagnosed psychological disorder affecting individuals’ ability to feel happiness and peace of mind. Those who suffer experience negative emotions, lack of motivation, changes in behaviour and dysfunctional cognitive symptoms. Depression is classified by the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as five of more of the listed symptoms present persistently over the same two weeks. One of these symptoms must be depressed mood or loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities. Depression causes disruption to typical daily life such as inability to maintain friendships and jobs. Other symptoms outlined by the DSM-5 include; insomnia, fatigue and recurrent thoughts of death. There is much debate over what exactly causes depression. Biological explanations question hereditary and neurotransmitter factors. While psychological theories include the cognitive ideas of Beck’s negative triad and hopelessness theory. This essay will focus on the ways in which psychological and biological explanations contrast and how their theories can overlap to better understand depression.

There are many reasons why mental disorders like depression are invading our life more and more. The article “Why is America so Depressed” by Kalle Lasn and Bruce Grierson touches on a lot of those reasons, but one of the many main points of the article is that too many people are using antidepressants instead of finding the underlying cause to their sorrow. Because of this people feel like medication is the savior to their sorrow instead it’s just a security blanket. There are reasons behind why they feel the way they do that can be treated with a different kind of treatment. As well as the same person who is saying that they feel gloom may have accomplished

Thesis Statement: Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects our mental ability. So, it’s important to understand the causes and effects of this serious mental illness.

Firstly,the author writes that depression is "clarifying force", and "adaptive response to affliction", then he illustrates it by giving the saying of psychiatrist Andy Thomson “…even if you are depressed for a few months, the depression might be worth it if

In Gary Greenberg's Manufacturing Depression: The Secret History of a Modern Disease, he takes an in depth look at the history behind depression, antidepressants, and how we have come to recognize and accept depression as a biochemical disease. When analyzing this book we can see that depression itself, whether it be a disease that is biochemically manifested or not, is deeply integrated into our society in a variety of ways as many aspects of society associated with depression have specific functions that are integral for society to function properly as a whole.

Using relevant literature discuss, how depression has evolved at an advantage and disadvantage to fitness.

Have you ever wondered what really causes depression? Or how people are even depressed and not just sad? The reason I chose this topic is because I have depression. Not only that but I only know a limited amount of this disorder, and also considering the fact that depression runs along side both of my mom’s and dad’s side of the family. My curiosity grows as I wonder, what does this really mean? Why was i diagnosed with depression? Is depression permanent or can it be cured? How? Where does depression come from? On this journey as i take you into the world of mental health knowledge, you will also get to know a little bit about depression, and maybe answer some of your questions.

Another benefit includes mental and emotional clarity. When one has lived with a depressive mindset for almost all of his/her life, he/she learns that everything, without exception, carries some form of inherent value, and intrinsic beauty. As paradoxical as this may sound, depression can help a person understand that life is, indeed, too important to be taken seriously. Lara Honos, a clinical psychologist in San Francisco states, “the social withdrawal that comes with depression can help you change something in your life that’s broken—and once you’ve gone through it, you can be stronger and more resilient because of the experience” (Graves, Ginny). While medication, such as antidepressants, may forestall psychological suffering, it also may rob the brain’s ability to reconfigure pain into wisdom and grit—both of which will serve the depressed person well for the rest of his/her life. Mark Seery, PhD, lead author and assistant professor of psychology at the University of Buffalo claims, “Having to deal with challenges may toughen us up and leave us better equipped to deal with subsequent

Have you ever felt like the world was crashing down on your shoulders? Have you ever felt like you were drowning, but in reality you were on land and completely fine? That is what depression feels like. You feel like everything around you has been drained of its color, and there is no escape from it. But, not all will see the world like that. Some people continue about their daily lives, color bursting at every action and no despair in sight. What’s the real problem with this? It lies in the fact that some who don’t experience depression blame the people who do, claiming that it is all in their head. That this negativity is a choice. However, that is not the case. Depression is a clinically diagnosed problem and blaming the person for their

I found this article and very interesting read, especially as we began to explore more of depression and how it influences people`s thoughts and actions during class. Schwartz`s main point of this article was reevaluating what we know about the mental health disorder, depression, in today`s society. Many people are diagnosed with depression in the United States’ today and the author of this article believes that this should not be the case. He believes that there is a problem with society and our modern culture that has twisted depression into something it should have never been. Schwartz believes that depression should be used as a signal to see where in life you are struggling, analyze it and then move forward from it to live a happier life.

Why do we become happy, sad, mad, or upset? Why are some days good while others are bad? We smile, cry, laugh, frown and this is a continuous cycle throughout life. Individuals describe depression as a state of sadness and confusion that humans face, but in reality depression impacts much more than one’s mood or behavior. I strongly believe depression is a mental health disorder, one in which people of society need to take more serious. I have been struggling with depression for quite a few years, as well as, witnessing close family members and friends who also face the daily challenges depression brings alone. It is hard to read the news headlines, of the traumatic stories of suicide. These individuals cannot handle the overwhelming

Depression has numerous causes and effects which affect not only the person but the people around them. Depression doesn’t have a specific cause; in most cases it’s different for everyone. It is a common, treatable mental illness that can be experienced at any time in life. It is often described with feeling sad, unhappy, miserable, or “down in the dumps”. Most people have these feelings on occasion. There are several types of depression. These different types of depression describe slight, but often important, diagnostic differences. True clinical depression interferes with mood disorder in everyday life for weeks, months, or even years. Most people think depression affects only one

Depression is the most common of all psychological disorders, affecting 100 million people worldwide. The depression ranges from mild feelings of uneasiness, sadness, and apathy to intense suicidal despair. (Kasschau) If left untreated, it could lead the

Over the years, people have argued and discussed about what could be possible causes of depression. Some experts believe that a person’s genes could be a determinative of whether he or she is inclined or genetically predisposed, to depression. Experts point it to the fact that depressive genes could run in families. Other specialists lessen the role of the person’s genetic, arguing that depression is generally caused by stress, trauma, or physical or mental illness.