What Are The History, Effects, And Past Solutions To Teen Depression

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.

Mental illness is a popular ill among all ages of people, it can happen in kids, adult or in senior. In fact, 20% of Canadians will personally experience in their lifetime (Canada Mental Health Association, n.d.). But all among of those mental illness we’re going to talk about depression. Depression is an extremely complex disease and it can be really bad especially for people who are expected to focus during class, be confident and social outside of school, and successfully plan their futures, depression it can be devastating for these people. Even mental experts have a belief that’s teens suffering from untreated depression are up to 12 times more likely to commit suicide (Marsico, 2012, p16). The main purpose of making this report is to

Depression is something that has been seen all throughout history. Biblical figures such as Job, King Saul, and even Kind David expressed signs of depression throughout their writings. An example of this is seen when Job cries out, “"Let the day perish on which I was to be born, and the night which said, 'A boy is conceived” (3:3). An exhaustive list of famous individuals can be found on Wikipedia whom have suffered from major depressive disorder throughout history including names such as Isaac Newton, Michelangelo, Robin Williams, Janet Jackson, and Princess Diana. Prior to the 20th century depression was seen as more of a mood disorder rather than an actual illness.

Depression has always been a major health issue going back for many years. Initially being called “melancholia” it appeared in the texts of the Mesopotamians in the second millennium. It was then thought of a demonic presence that required a priest to be in attendance. The understanding was that depression wasn’t considered a physical issue but a spiritual or mental illness. The Babylonian, Chinese and Egyptian civilizations also believed this. Their treatment for depression was to beat, restrain and starve the sufferer in hopes the demon would leave their body. On the other hand Romans and Greek physicians saw depression as

Depression has been recorded in historical documents throughout time. Initially, “ depression was called “melancholia”, and the earliest scenario occurred during ancient Mesopotamian texts in the second millennium B.C” (Nemade, Reiss & Dombeck, 2007). During that period in history, people believed that all mental illnesses were due to demonic possession. Thus, only priests treated mental illness and physicals treated physical injuries. The only way to treat depression during that time was through exorcisms, drowning or burning. It was not until 1621, when Robert Burton published Anatomy of Melancholy, that people began to think of depression differently. Burton believed that, “Depression was caused from social causes, such as: poverty, fear and solitude” (Nemade, Reiss & Dombeck, 2007). He also believed that treatment should include: improved diet, exercise, herbal remedies and musical therapy. Then, during the Age of Enlightenment (the 18th and 19th centuries), it was thought that depression was inherited and it caused an unchangeable weakness of character. That thinking lead people to believe that depressed individuals should be locked up and put into

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 severe mood disorder and it is the most frequently diagnosed psychiatric disorder amongst adolescents. Depression is a state that adolescents can fall easily into. Teenagers spend more time with their friends than they do with their families which can result is possible rejection of peers. Individuals feel the need to have approval of self-worth by their peers. If they get disapproval, this can lead to brutal symptoms. (Platts, Kadosh, Lau 6). The symptoms can vary from self-worthlessness, anxiety, or a

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

Depressive illness has been known since biblical times. The word depression comes from the Latin word deprimere (to press down). Thus it means feeling pressed down, sad or low. In the late Middle Ages, religious leaders believed depression was caused by posession of evil spirits. The German religious reformer Martin Luther wrote "All heaviness of the mind and melancholy comes of the Devil." Through the years depression has been treated with such remedies as whipping, bloodletting, exorcism and soothing baths. By the 1960s, antidepressant medications were discovered that relieved depression by correcting chemical imbalances in the brain and because of that many scientists started to believe that depression was

Depression has always been with people and carried on by them from very first times of human lives. Historical documents from every of big civilizations throughout the ages point to the long-standing existence of depression as a health problem, and the continuous and sometimes ingenious struggles people have made to find effective ways to treat this illness. It was initially called "melancholia". The earliest memories of melancholia

Like many things in life, to fully understand something, you must know every aspect of it. Depression has not developed recently; it has been around for quite some time. “Historical documents written by healers, philosophers and writers throughout the ages, point to the long-standing existence of depression as a health problem. Initially depression was called “melancholia”. The earliest accounts of melancholia appeared in ancient Mesopotamian text in

     Depression has been around for a longer period of time than we can imagine. Depression has been considered to be the major psychiatric disease of the 20th century, affecting approximately eight million people in North America (http://www.ndmda.org). It is a matter of whether it is diagnosed and treated or left alone. This is a problem that can affect everyone whether they themselves are diagnosed or simply by knowing someone with depression.

Depression a word we’re familiar with especially when it comes to adults, we know adults get depress and we understand the reasons, with the high demands in life it’s not uncommon to get lost in the shuffle. Depression in adult is something we have known for many years, but what has surprised many of us is that adolescents also get depressed. I myself still don’t fully understand the reasons why or how this happens. I see it very often adolescent coming in to the ER because they are depressed and want to hurt themselves, and each and every single time I’m shock. What could be so bad in their lives that would make them think they have no way out? This is the reason why I choice this topic, I want to learn more of how this disease affects so many children and teens and what we can do to stop it.

All through the country and our reality, individuals are experiencing this overwhelming sickness. Depression influences individuals of both sexes, all ages, and any foundation and does not run in the genes. Individuals once trusted that teenagers never experienced any type of serious gloom. Regardless some believe this to be valid, yet in the event, is this the reason high schoolers are becoming destructive and self-destructive? This report ought to give support for the way that a youngster 's wretched mind can become noticed.

Today’s teenagers are faced with the ever changing world around them and the biological changes of their bodies. Many teens are also faced with depression. Approximately half of teenagers with untreated depression may attempt suicide, which remains the third leading cause of death in this age group. (Bostic). This depression affects their school, family lives, and robs them of their self image. Depression affects many teens and often goes by unnoticed and untreated.