Religiosity In Relation To Depression Summary

Previous research shows that religion impact on mental health is impressive because, in today’s society having a strong religious bond creates a better household. Without this type of bond, the caregivers would be under a lot of stress and cause them to be socially isolated. However, in society today, faith based interventions are the leading source in coping for families that suffer from mental illnesses. Families turn to religion when it comes to because they find it to be a spiritual treatment modality and it’s a free method of alternative therapy. In a study by McCaffrey, they found that people with chronic disorders prayed more than those without. In addition, African Americans indicated that by praying it made the problem appear

Moreno, O., & Cardemil, E. (2013). Religiosity and mental health services: An exploratory study of help seeking among Latinos. Journal of Latina/o Psychology, 1(1), 53.

The recent death of Robin Williams has thrown depression and suicide into the national spotlight. He seemed to have it all. He was loved by many, he was successful, he had a loving family. In spite of this, he took his own life. Here are some quick statistics about depression.

Clinical depression is an illness that significantly affects the way someone feels; causing a persistent pessimistic mood. There are two main types of depression; post trauma and clinical deposition. This medical condition is often accompanied by a range of other physical and psychological symptoms that can interfere with a person’s everyday life; affecting 6% of Australian adults every year. Symptoms for depression include sleeping pattern disturbances, loss of motivation and interest, feeling worthless or guilty, anxiety and impaired concentration. There are a few ways that this depressive illness can be caused: reaction to a distressing situation like loss or stress; part of an illness such

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

Also research supports that ongoing stress impairs the growth of the nerve cell in the hippocampus. The amygdala is associated with emotions mainly fear and anger. With depressed individuals, a variety of scans show the amygdala to be very active and there is an increase in activity when the person is saddened or depressed. Even after affected people recovery, the increased activity in the amygdala is still present for a period of time. Another area of the body that research has determined plays a role with the development of depression is the endocrine system. The endocrine system is made up of small glands which are responsible for producing hormones and to release them into the bloodstream. The hormonal levels are keep constant and avoid

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

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)

The data that the study collected reflects that patients with less spirituality and religiosity connections are more susceptible to depressive

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Donahue, M. J. & Benson, P. L. (1995). “Religion and the Well-being of Adolescents” in

In a global perspective, various nations have different goals and definitions of health. Culture is the main indicator as to why there are many variations and outlooks on health promotion. For example, in one culture they may believe that the woman must sacrifice her own needs just to serve for the family. Another example includes that in some countries they believe that women with a large body frame are a symbol of fertility as supposed to other countries value a woman who has a tiny body frame. Religion also plays a role in health as some may resort to prayer and use the holistic methods to prevent sickness. Also, the idea of prohibiting transfusions, abortion, or other medical treatments can be against religious views. According to WHO,

Though research shows that religion positively influences mental health, I believe there are a couple of key factors that keep religion from being more pervasive in counseling. First, we live in a society and cultural which seems to separate religion from “science/behavioral science” thus to bring religion into counseling seems to be an inappropriate crossover. Also, the fact the people in general seem fairly uncomfortable talking about their own religious belief, let alone someone else, would most like leave counselors feeling awkward and uneducated to bring varying religious beliefs into therapy. Secondly, I think that “Christian” counselors (at least in my experience) either take the non-offensive approach to faith in therapy, or they

Depression have become a major problem in our society today. People who haven’t experience depression will not understand how it feel and what it can do to a person. Many people also doesn’t understand what depression is, or how it can related to suicidal ideation. In fact, studies have documented that the majority of young suicide victims had depression at the time of death and most suicide survivors were diagnosed with symptoms of clinical depression at the time of their attempt (Mojs, Biederman, Głowacka, Strzelecki, Ziemska, Samborski 2015). It can affect anyone, from young adolescents to college students to the elderly people. There are many reasons that can make someone have major depression. Such as financial problems, family problems, social problems, school, work, etc. These stressors in our daily life can cause anxiety which can increase our stress level significantly, which then can lead to depression. A research said that anxiety disorder have a high comorbidity with depression and that anxiety occur prior to the onset of depressive disorders in many individuals (Batterham, Christensen, Calear 2013). People who experience depression must find way to cope with depression and know how to get help in order to prevent suicidal ideation. The people surroundings, friends and family, must also find ways to recognize the symptoms of depression, and show understandings in order to help those suffering. This research project will help people understand more about

Depression is more than just a feeling of sadness; it can easily gain control of an individual’s life if these feelings continue.