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The Major Psychological Disorders MAJOR DEPRESSION

The Major Psychological Disorders MAJOR DEPRESSION. Made by Sandra Sukackait ė PSbns1-04. Content. Depression symptoms and signs C auses of depression How is depression diagnosed? Treatments available for depression Conclusions References. Depression symptoms and signs.

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The Major Psychological Disorders MAJOR DEPRESSION

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  1. The Major Psychological DisordersMAJOR DEPRESSION • Made by SandraSukackaitė PSbns1-04

  2. Content • Depression symptoms and signs • Causes of depression • How is depression diagnosed? • Treatments available for depression • Conclusions • References

  3. Depression symptoms and signs • Men: low energy, irritability, and anger . • Women: anxiety, eating disorders, and dependent . • Teenagers:losing interest in favourite activities, taking more risks.

  4. Causes of depression • the genetic makeup that causesvulnerability to bipolar disorder • unwelcome change in life patterns • physical, emotional, or sexual abuse

  5. How is depression diagnosed? • A depression self-test • Doctor diagnostic evaluation

  6. Treatments available for depression • antidepressant medications • psychotherapy

  7. Conclusions • It is a medicalillnessthatcauses a persistentfeelingofsadnessandlossofinterest. • There could be many causes of major depression. • Depression requires long-term treatment.

  8. References R. Feldman, “Understanding Psychology”, New York , 2008 • http://www.medicinenet.com/depression/page7.htm#tocf(the 15 of February) • http://depressionmajordepression.com/(the 15 of February) • http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Patricia.L.Field.PhD.310-281-8999/2009/2/Treatment-for-Depression-Los-Angeles-Beverly-Hills-Santa-Monica/176561(the 15 of February) • http://brainblogger.com/2011/12/24/major-depression-in-the-real-world-the-stard-trial/(the 15 of February) • http://depression.wikia.com/wiki/Clinical_depression(the 15 of February) • http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/what-medications-are-used-to-treat-depression.shtml(the 15 of February) • http://www.soyouwanna.com/major-depression/(the 15 of February)

  9. Thanks for your attention

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