DEPRESSION

Depression

Depression

Introduction

Depression is a real disease that is characterized by great sadness, hopelessness, loss of motivation and the feeling of having no value as an individual. In medical circles, the term major depression is often used to describe this disease. Depression usually occurs in the form of short time of depression that can last from 2 weeks to several years or a lifetime. Depending on the intensity of symptoms, depression will be classified as mild, moderate or severe. In severe cases, depression can lead to suicide. Depression affects mood, thoughts and behavior and body functions as well. This explains why a person who suffers from depression or between other more vulnerable to colds and other infections, the immune system is weakened.

Discussion

The term "depression", although there is no outlawed for so long, is often misused in everyday language to describe the inevitable periods of sadness, boredom and melancholy that all are called to live at some point to another (Gotlib & Hammen2002).

Examples

The examples of Depression can include: being sad after the loss of a loved one or have a sense of failure in case of problems at work is quite normal. But when these feelings come back every day for no particular reason or overly persistent, it may be a depression. Depression is actually a real chronic illness, which responds to specific diagnostic criteria. Besides the sadness, the depressed person maintains negative thoughts and demeaning. They feel worthless and have difficulty to project into the future. They have no interest in activities once enjoyed. Sometimes it is rather the predominant irritable.

Prevalence

Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. According to a survey conducted by public health authorities in Quebec, about 8% of persons aged 12 years and older reported having experienced a period of depression during the last 12 months. According to Health Canada, approximately 11% of Canadians and 16% of Canadians suffer from major depression during their lifetime 75. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2020, depression will become the 2nd cause of disability worldwide, after cardiovascular disease. Depression can occur at any age, including childhood, but it appeared for the first time most often in late adolescence or early adulthood (Joiner 2000).

Description of the Patient

The patient is suffering from the form of depression that is called Anxious Depression. He is suffering from this disease for past few days. The doctor has given him the treatment and did his counseling in order to make him feel better. Below the description of his disease and the treatment given are discussed. Moreover, theories, causes, forms, symptoms and prevention from depression are also described to have the firm knowledge of Depression.

Theories of Depression

There are several theories that attempt to give reasons for the depression:

1. Behavioral theory (Lack of Reinforcement) The depression is due to a lack of reinforcements, which makes the sufferer does not act. Due to the depressed inactivity is not reinforced in society and therefore perpetuates depression.

According to this theory, treatment consists of a schedule of activities that begin ...