Depression And Its Effects On Society

This topic came from the thought that depression is something that all of us have experienced at some point in our lives. It focuses on adolescents because during this period we are young and vulnerable and may not know how to cope with situations or circumstances that may lead us into depression. Factors such as going through puberty and issues at home with parents can all cause depression. This paper will talk about what is depression, how families can affect depression in the child, and how depression can lead to long term effects.

After reading, “Nerd Alert: Reading Is Good For Your Health,” I believe that Courtney’s treatment could be more effective to the patient. Instead of prescribing drugs, which could possibly be abused, using bibliotherapy could be a better solution depending on the patient. Sometimes books rather than medication may assist people in figuring out their goals, dealing with emotional issues or convince them to live healthier day to day lives.

It became clear what Tom was going through and why (Given, et al., 2004). Another point to add here is that Tom might have gone through depression during his father 's final days and after (Gries, C. J., Engelberg, R. A., Kross, E. K., Zatzick, D., Nielsen, E. L., Downey, L., & Curtis, J. R. 2010), and it is a possibility that he is picturing himself going through the same pain of loss with regards to his mother, which is causing him depression. Moreover, a final revelation by Eric was that Tom has turned towards alcohol for support and has made a routine of drinking excessive alcohol every other day until he can no longer stay awake. Again, alcohol can be a major contributor to depression and can increase the chances of it becoming

Roughly twenty million people in the United States suffer from depression. Depression is defined as a mental illness which leads to feeling sad, having trouble thinking and concentrating, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, decreased energy, and having a decreased amount of interest in most activities. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses to be diagnosed in the United States. The mental illness can affect anyone regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic standing.

Recommending a book that focuses on the individual’s main problem issues makes a person feel that no one is alone in misery. It may also help in gaining understanding and sense of control regarding the situation. Bibliotherapy is commonly used in research studies that focus on helping people who have a certain disease or any negative situation in life. According to Nir-Shfrir (2008), bibliotherapy helps to reach out people who are in a state of denial or repression. It was even proved to be effective in reducing hypochondriacal complaints, depressive complaints, and trait anxiety (Bouman, 2009). According to Walker (2014), bibliotherapy helps individuals to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, increase self-esteem and coping skills,

The soldier’s hands shake, his eyes dart around the room, sweat is dripping down his brow. Suddenly there is a screech of tires and yelling. He raises his gun and shoves the muzzle of the gun against the head of his target. BANG! The police officer kicks down the door, seeing the veteran holding a gun against his own head. He lowers his arm, takes the weapon, and escorts the veteran home. Unfortunately, situations like this happen often but many don’t end as happily. Most people believe veteran depression, comes from trauma suffered in combat, but in actuality the majority of veterans experience feelings of being out of place and lost after the war which can lead to suicide. The only way they know how to live is in an environment of

“The Lonely, Good Company of Books” by Richard Rodriquez is an essay that illustrate how his passion of reading came about. Rodriquez makes use of narration and evaluation to explain how he didn’t like reading because it made him feel lonely. But Rodriquez was told that by reading books he would be “educated” or be successful in “academics”. With “academic success” in his mind, it change the way he feels about reading and eventually enjoy it.

Throughout my childhood I enjoyed reading a variety of books as a method of escaping my troubles and delving into someone else’s world for a short time. But it is my belief that being an avid reader also helped me become

Mental Health Statistics show that at some point in our lives, 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem. With Anxiety and Depression being the most commonly diagnosed forms of mental illness, current thinking shows that tackling this problem head on, by addressing depression through treatment in clinical practice but also in the wider community as a major public health concern. (Mental Health Foundation , 2014)

Depression is a condition that affects people more primarily in the work force, it lasts forever if untreated. In the United States those with depression are “two times to three times more likely to be unemployed, and their employment rate is 15 percentage points lower than for those without depression” (by Christopher Prinz from PBS Newshour). It is not easy for someone with depression or any mental illness to apply for jobs or get interviewed. I believe that people, especially in the work force always see you as weak minded if knowing about the depression. Look at it this way, a job is rarely understanding when it comes a mental illness, just like a therapist or physciatrist when it comes to the workforce, they want you to be happy and healthy

Major depressive disorder has caused many people to commit acts of insanity and has destroyed lives. It is defined as a mood disorder that will cause a constant sad feeling. This is because it affects how you think behave, and feel. these affects may lead to emotional problems and make you think that life is not worth living. It has been shown to affect twice as many women than men but is common for both genders at the ages of 25-44. It can effect about 10%-25% of women and 5%-12% of men. This disorder has many impacts on society as well. An example would be that people with Major depressive disorder may be caused to take more sick days and when they are actually at work, they tend to not do as well as their co-workers. There are some organizations

Reading is a wonderful pastime. It allows me to mentally travel to far away lands in the present, the archaic past, or the advanced technological future. Reading allows me to be present during every struggle or joy the protagonist may face. It is a wonderful way to learn about fascinating cultures without physically traveling to other lands. It is a gateway to long, sleepless nights because I can become fully entranced by a story. Favorite books of mine include Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. Both of these stories wonderfully illustrate internal human conflict as well as love, loyalty, and emotional and physical pain. These are just a few of the joys of

In Western society, depression is defined as a downcast mood or a loss of pleasure in previously interesting activities. In Japan, however, depression is understood as a mental disorder and often fatal state of sorrow. People in China describe depression as physical pain, while American Indians describe it as an overwhelming loneliness. Every culture defines depression distinctly based on their different societal issues, specific health care systems, and history. Depression is perceived distinctly among different cultures based on the societal issues each culture faces, the structure of specific health care systems, and the succumbing to cultural imperialism.

Everyone is different in society. There are special individuals, which are affected by mental health illnesses. Mental health issues can affect society both negatively and positively. There are cultures that treat these individuals like the reincarnations of gods. On the other side, there are cultures that isolate these individuals and look for cures to these pathologies. Mental health illnesses are important because they have to be studied to understand their cause, whether it may be biological or environmental. These issues are important because like every type of illness they have to be delicately studied, focusing on treatments to either cure them or reduce the symptoms of the pathology. These people were either conflicted with the ideals of society or they were praised by it. Cultures, which didn’t accept them, closed them up into asylums. Patients inside these facilities were brutally used as guinea pigs for their experiments. The way these people were treated shows how cruel and ignorant people were to the unknown. By learning from histories mistakes we can move forward in improving our society and achieve greatness.

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