Depression Causes, Symptoms & its Treatment

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Title: Depression Causes, Symptoms & its Treatment

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DEPRESSION

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Description of Depression

Depression (major depressive disorder) is A
common and serious medical illness
That negatively affects how you feel, the way you
think and how you act.
Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression
causes feelings of sadness and / or A loss of
interest in activities once enjoyed.
It can lead to a variety of emotional and
physical problems and can decrease a persons
ability to function at work and at home.
According to the world health organization (who),
depression is the most common illness worldwide
and the leading cause of disability.

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Causes of Depression

Genetics
Biological
Changes in neurotransmitter levels
Environmental
Psychological And Social
(Psychosocial)
Life Events
These include bereavement, divorce, work issues,
relationships with friends and family, financial
problems medical concerns, or acute stress.

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Causes of Depression

Personality
Those with less successful coping strategies, or
previous life trauma are more suceptible.
Genetic Factors
Having A first-degree relatives with depression
increases the risk.
Childhood Trauma
Some Prescription Drugs
These include corticosteroids, some beta-blockers,
interferon, and other prescription drugs.
Abuse Of Recreational Drugs
Abuse of alcohol, amphetamines, and other drugs
are strongly linked to depression.
A Past Head Injury.

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Major Types of Depression

Unipolar
If the predominant feature is A depressed mood,
it is called unipolar depression.
Bipolar Depression
This characterized by both manic and depressive
episodes separated by periods of normal mood, it
is referred to as bipolar disorder
Major Depressive Disorder With Psychotic Features
This condition is characterized by depression
accompanied by psychosis.
Postpartum Depression
Women often experience "baby blues" with A
newborn, but postpartum depression - also known
as postnatal depression - is more severe.
Major Depressive Disorder With Seasonal Pattern
This condition is related to the reduced daylight
of winter

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Symptoms of Depression

Depressed Mood
Reduced Interest Or Pleasure In Activities
Previously Enjoyed, Loss Of Sexual Desire
Unintentional Weight Loss (Without Dieting) Or
Low Appetite
Insomnia (Difficulty Sleeping) Or Hypersomnia
(Excessive Sleeping)
Psychomotor Agitation, For Example, Restlessness,
Pacing Up And Down
Delayed Psychomotor Skills, For Example, Slowed
Movement And Speech
Fatigue Or Loss Of Energy
Feelings Of Worthlessness Or Guilt
Impaired Ability To Think, Concentrate, Or Make
Decisions
Recurrent Thoughts Of Death Or Suicide, Or
Attempt At Suicide

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Treatment of Depression

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Treatment of Depression

Psychotherapy
Adjust to A crisis or other current difficulty
Identify negative beliefs and behaviors and
replace them with healthy, positive ones
Explore relationships and experiences, and
develop positive interactions with others
Find better ways to cope and solve problems
Identify issues that contribute to your
depression and change behaviors that make it
worse
Regain A sense of satisfaction and control in
your life and help ease depression symptoms, such
as hopelessness and anger
Learn to set realistic goals for your life
Develop the ability to tolerate and accept
distress using healthier behaviors

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Treatment of Depression

Alternate Formats For Therapy
Hospital And Residential Treatment
Other Treatment Options
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
In ECT, electrical currents are passed through
the brain to impact the function and effect of
neurotransmitters in your brain to relieve
depression.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Tms).
TMS may be an option for those who haven't
responded to antidepressants.

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