Depression Is A Mental Disorder

Depression has been around probably as long as humans have walked this earth, and everybody experiences it. However, even those who study depression have only grasped a small part of why and how depression is caused. Not only do doctors not know what it is, they also do not know how to help the over five thousand teens who turn to suicide every year. Mark Solms, a professor who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (1984), an Honours degree in Applied Psychology (1985), a Master’s degree in Research Psychology (1987) and a PhD in Neuropsychology (1992), states that depression is characterized by complex feelings, low mood,

Students that suffer from depression are more likely to smoke, drink and are at a greater risk of committing suicide than others, which affects their academic performance as well. Symptoms may vary, the person suffering from depression may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, guilty, worthless, helpless, irritable and restless. They also might experience, loss of interest in activities, lack of energy, sleeping too little or too much, not being able to focus, eating too much or not enough, suicidal behaviour, and other body aches and pains. To diagnose a person for depression, a doctor or medical health practitioner will put them through an exam. They will assess the symptoms, their history of depression and their family’s history as well, medical history, alcohol and drug use, and any suicidal thoughts. There are two common treatments for depression, anti-depressants and psychotherapy. Antidepressants work on brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, when taking anti-depressant the patient should follow the doctor’s orders, sometimes they may take several weeks or months to show a difference. If students do feel depressed they do have the ability to reach out to their school’s counsellors and help

In today’s society, mostly college life, there are multiple problems that students face while trying to balance their normal life and their school life. Problems such as having no source of income while in college to pay for food or trying to keep up the the vast amounts of homework that may be piled onto the student are bad and all but there has also been an increase in depression in students that attend college as well. There are more reasons of course, but these seem to be the ones that are affecting the students more than normal. The reasons that depression is rising in college students is because some may be homesick, they could be stressed out from all the homework that they have to do, or maybe even anxiety could be bothering them.

In today’s society, ‘depression’ has become a broad term that often gets thrown around in multiple different contexts. However, depression is a serious concern that is diagnosable and can lead to several complications. In 2011, it was found that while 10.7 percent of U.S. college students were diagnosed or treated for depression, up to 50 percent of college students are vulnerable to developing symptoms of depression while attending school (Egbert, Miraldi, & Murniadi 460). Although depression has remained a concern among mental health professionals for decades, there is still a lot to learn about how to treat and prevent this illness.

Depression is currently the number one mental disorder in the world, as well as one of the leading causes of years lived with disability (Hales & Lauzon, pp.58, 2012). It does not only alter the way you think but it also alters the way you feel, your social behavior and your physical wellness (Hales & Lauzon, 2012). According to Hales and Lauzon (pp. 58 – 59, 2012), the onset age for depression is during adolescence. In Canada, 8% adults will experience depression and 15% – 40% of college students who are at the age of 18 – 24 are likely to suffer depression (Hales & Lauzon, pp.58 – 59, 2012).

Depression is often referred to as the “common cold” of psychiatric illnesses since it can affect anyone and has no guaranteed cure. One estimation is that approximately 20% of Americans will experience at least one depressive episode in their lifetime, and that approximately 20% of those patients will remain depressed for at least five years (Hirschfeld, 2012). Many factors have been thought to play a causal role in the development of depression, the most obvious of which are those which relate to the environmental or genetic characteristics of the individual. For instance, traumatic childhood experiences and genetic vulnerabilities have been shown to increase the risk of developing depression in adulthood (Saveanu and Nemeroff, 2012; Ménard,

The affect of depression on college students is extremely harmful in the progression of education. The factors of depression can contribute to the progression of depression well past the collegiate years. The one aspect that has the greatest effect of prolonging

Depression is a common disease and is one of the most researched topics in the medical field, but it still baffles modern scientists and doctors. Most people in their life have or will have experienced depression. “Depressive disorders in adolescents are among the most prevalent disorders with a high burden of diseases and high risk of recurrence” (Stikkelbroek). Teens often struggle from depression which may lead to self-harm or suicide, they are most likely to experience depression, because of their life conditions and circumstances. “Before entering adulthood, 14 to 25% adolescents have experienced at least one episode of a depressive disorder” (Stikkelbroek). Chemical changes due to puberty play a significant role in depression. In the process of growing into adulthood, teens also are finding out who they are and often experience persecution and criticism by peers. All of the things going on in their life can lead to different types of depression such a Seasonal Affective Disorder, Melancholic Depression, and Dysthymia Depression. Each of these depressions can cause emotional as well as physical effects; the effects can be attributed to many reasons, one of the most common is a serotonin and melatonin imbalance. There can also be headaches, lack of self-worth, and many more effects. Along with the research of the causes and effects of depression there is also research about the

Depression is a major problem in today's society. More than 18 million adults are affected by depression in U.S. Depression is caused by various reasons. First of all it Depression is a medical disease, caused by a neurochemical or hormonal imbalance. Second it is caused by certain style of thinking or past experiences that was not pleasant experience. Our the course of our lives we experience depression either by losing a loved one or financial situation or etc. And it is surprising to me that adults are not the only ones who experience depression it is also youths as well. According to teenhelp.com it states about 2.8 million teens experince depression. And it is usually due to family situations, financial or losing loved ones which is also

Depression is a mental illness that affects 15 million American adults every year (Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA, 2016), but is usually just brushed off and mistaken as an excuse to not go to school for college aged students. Statistics show otherwise, according to the ADAA, “1 out of every 4 college students suffer from…depression”.

Depression is a commonly known mental illness that is founded not only in adults but, is founded more in College students. The 2012 from the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors indicated that 95% of counseling center directors believe that psychological problems are a growing concern and that depression is one of the most prevalent concerns with 36% of college students affected (Jennifer E. Merrill, 2014). Depression in college tends to lead to alcohol abuse because they are experiencing extreme depression. When college students have depression it affects their ability to perform in academics. Gender plays a big role in depression and it determines which gender consumes alcohol more

Life in college has seen a rise in students with mental illnesses commonly referred to as depression. The symptoms noted by various researchers have brought about different theories relating to the causes and the solutions. Though different reasons or problems leading to depression are observed, the solutions all are similar in their dedication to helping the students in their daily lives,.The easy-to-do solutions are meant to help them; a step at a time.

Depression is not a personal weakness or character flaw; it is a mental illness affecting the entire being. A person going through depression can change the way he or she thinks, feels, and acts. It is different from moodiness because depressed teens often have flawed sleeping patterns, no drive to do the activities they used to love to do, and often lose feelings of self-worth. These behaviors may be normal for an average teenager but when symptoms last longer than two weeks and impairment start to show in a student’s academic or

Depression knows no race, ethic background, or sex. Furthermore, no one is exempt from it, but there are groups of people who are more likely to encounter it. Depression is becoming more common among young people, for example, college students. In fact, this is the most common psychological disorder among this group (Khawaja, Santos, Habibi, & Smith, 2013). Young adulthood should be a person golden and care free years, however, that is no longer the case. Many psychosocial, academic and financial challenges lead a college student into the pit of depression (Khawaja, Santos, Habibi, & Smith, 2013). Moreover, it is a known fact, that most college students do not get adequate sleep or nutrition. “Epidemiological studies show that prevalence rates of depression vary substantially across cultures and literature indicates cultural differences in the way depression is expressed and explained” (Khawaja, Santos, Habibi, & Smith, 2013)

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in adolescence fifteenth through nineteen only after traffic accidents (Klass). Teenage depression is a serious mental health problem that causes teens to have the persistent feeling of sadness and lack of interest in activities. Depression changes the way teens think, feel, and behave. Some people may wonder why depression is even a concern, but depression itself causes two thirds of suicides (Department of Health). Most people don't know what causes depression, the most common causes of depression are biological chemistry, hormones, it can also be inherited; some people's depression stems from childhood trauma, or having negative thoughts that give you a negative mood. There are chemicals in the brain that if abnormal or impaired the function of nerve receptors and nerve systems change, leading to depression. Inheriting depression is not simple, no one simply “inherits” depression from their mother or father, each person inherits a unique combination of genes from their mother and father, and certain combinations can predispose them to a particular illness (Department of Health). Childhood trauma, such as sexual or physical abuse, domestic violence, neglect or parental loss, can have long-lasting consequences, researchers are exploring the effects of early trauma on the stress-response systems (Department of Health) that can later can lead to depression later in life. Teen depression may be linked to