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    Gogh and Mental Health Vincent Van Gogh was possibly the most notable artist of the impressionist movement. However, beyond the brilliant artwork was a man that suffered from debilitating illness. Van Gogh spent years struggling with bouts of depression interrupted by mania and anxiety. His state of mind was well-documented in letters that he wrote to his brother Theo, an art dealer living in Paris. Using these letters many modern psychologists have tried to accurately posthumously diagnose the

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    Case Study Casey Carson

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    well and he has no desire to divorce. Casey Carson’s Multiaxial Diagnosis: Axis I 296.99 (F34.8) Clinical Depression (Moderate) Axis I describes the diagnosis of clinical depression in the moderate degree. Carson’s original diagnosis of clinical depression occurred July, 27, 2013 by Harden Grove’s health care. Carson’s diagnosis of moderate clinical depression remains due to her lack of interests in school activities and feelings of worthlessness she expressed to her mother. Other

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    way he acts that much because when he was at the bar he was asking weird questions like “How's your sex life?” So drinking for him is definitely not a good idea. Smoking Sleeping problems Sleep disturbances are common in people suffering from depression. "I wasn't sleepy or anything, but I was feeling sort of lousy. Depressed and all. I almost wished I was dead". This shows Holden is overwhelmed by everything happening in his life, and although he should be tired having travelled

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    distress, mood-congruent, and catatonia features. Most of the time, Felicia is overpowered by emptiness, sadness and despair. These feelings caused a change in her previous functioning resulting in emotional, physical and social complications. As depression progresses, the individual becomes more socially withdrawn. She reveals that she spends countless hours alone, avoids her children and occasionally sees her friend. The guilt of not saving her mother, troubles Felicia, causing her to battle with

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    “Hardly none of the guys travel together” slim (35). In the 1930’s migrant workers were very independent and guys weren’t typically seen traveling because times were tough in those days. Curley’s wife is lonely because she is married to a man she doesn’t love and is unhappy. Crooks has always been alone and outcasted for the color of his skin. Candy lost his best friend and knows he won’t be good for much longer because he’s missing a hand and as soon as he can’t work they’ll kick him out. Each character

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    In the beginning of The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger brings up the motif of loneliness and depression which Holden reveals to the reader while at Pencey Prep. For example while writing a essay for Stradlater, he reflects on how after Allie, Holden's brother died, Holden "slept in the garage, the night he died and [he] broke all the god damn window." (39). This reaction to inflict pain on himself is evidence that the loss triggered severe emotional disturbances. Holden isolates himself after a tragic

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    culture, background, and their personality. The sixth thought is psychoeducate them about the depression and the side effect of the antidepressant medication. Also, psychoeducate them about the Gotman four horses concepts which cause the dysfunctional

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    Health Statistics. Although Chronic Illness is dangerous, people often overlook depression, and a lot of time they run close together. Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common however a severe mood disorder. It causes extreme indications that influence how you feel, think, and handle daily exercises like; sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed by a psychiatrist with depression disorder, one must show symptoms for more than two weeks. College students face a

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    is feeling great sadness or not feeling like we are the best version of ourselves. Even though we all may go through similar life transitions and the ups and downs that get brought along with such transitions, there is still extreme stigma around depression and mental health in general. So much so, that we very rarely talk about our mental health with each other and instead seek advice from the professionals in the medical field. As we grow older we may experience things that we did not think about

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    Eeyore was created around the idea of depression. III. Winnie the Pooh gave a slight background on these mental disorders including depression but today I want to inform you all on more details about depression. IV. I have heard a lot about depression but I did not know or even understand all the aspects of depression. So after much research, I feel like I am capable of informing you all about depression. V. My goal today is to inform you all about depression by explain the symptoms, causes,

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