Depressive state, depression, mental health, emotional health, despair, disease, illness, symptoms of depression, biological causes of depression, SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors), therapy, medication
Mental and emotional health is a factor that is often ignored and overlooked in our society. It is seen as unimportant, when it is in fact one of the most important components to achieving and living a healthy life. Many people consider mental and emotional health to be an optional part of caring for someone's health. It is because of this that many people overlook depression and how serious it can be. People will offhandedly say "I'm depressed" or "this is depressing" to describe a sad situation. But depression is something far more serious than simple sadness; it is a disease.
[...] doi: 10.1186 /s12888-015-0426-9 Salloum, A., Stover, C., Swaidan, V., & Storch, E. (2015). Parent and Child PTSD and Parent Depression in Relation to Parenting Stress Among Trauma- Exposed Children.Journal Of Child & Family Studies, 1203-1212. [...]
[...] The symptoms of depression are mostly internal and not always observable. Insight and honesty is key for people so that they can tell that something is wrong and that they are depressed. Depression, if left unnoticed and untreated, can get worse and is less likely to go away with just time. The symptoms of depression have the potential to majorly disrupt a person's life if left untreated. The National Institute of Mental Health lists a variety of signs and symptoms that depression can cause. [...]
[...] Depression is more than just someone having a bad day. It is a life altering way of thinking and state of mind. It is a disease that will worsen if left untreated, just like physical diseases. And just like a lot of diseases, it can also kill you. It is an isolating experience that effects a person's mental and emotional health, and therefore it can dramatically change a person's overall health. It's a silent killer. While it is difficult to go through and difficult to talk about, there are a lot of options out there for treating it. [...]
[...] One common cause of depression is situational occurrences. This can include anything from someone experiencing a low point in their life, such as the loss of a job or a breakup from a long relationship, to a great trauma, such as abuse or the death of a loved one. Depression caused by situations is something that can cause several disorders, such a PTSD (Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder), Postpartum Depression (depression experienced after pregnancy), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (caused by a change of season). [...]
[...] The explain the biological causes of depression, one must go to the brain. There are many chemical processes that occur in our human brain. Every second there are messages being sent all around our brain regulating what we do. Some of these chemical messages include chemicals that regulate our mood and emotions. Serotonin, for example, is a chemical that regulates mood. It has been observed that the brain chemistry in depressed people is different than in a brain in a chemically balanced brain. [...]
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