DEPRESSION

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DEPRESSION

Treatments

Monitor yourself and activities

Proper nutrition

Adequate sleep

Exercise

Social support

Talk to family & friends

Therapy

Cognitive theraphy

Behaviour therapy

Psychotherapy

Medications

Venlafaxine

Citalopram

Antidepressants

Fluoxetine

Quotes

"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, make sure that you're not surrounded by fools" Sigmund Freud

Rashmi Nemade Ph.D states "these genetic differences can influence whether people get depression when stressed. People's genetic background can also influence their response to antidepressant medications."

"Keep yourself busy if you want to avoid depression. For me, inactivity is the enemy." from Matt Lucas

Dr. Vernon Willians said "Anxiety, depression can be eased with 150 minutes of exercise a week"

Facts & Statistics

Women are 70% more likely to be impacted than men

Approximately 800 thousnad people with depression die from suicide yearly

Depressions affects more than 200 millions lives globally

Less than 50% of people with depression recieve treatment

Average age of onset of depression is 32

1/3 people worldwide will experience a psychotic epiosde before the age of 75

10-15% of women develop postpartum depression

50% of people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder

Public Awareness

Organizations

Canadian Mental Health Association

Canada Suicide Prevention Service

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

Entertainment

Movies

Little Miss Sunshine

Helen

World's Greatest Dad

Anomalisa

T.V Shows

House

Rick and Morty

Mr. Robot

Shameless

Celebrities

Bruce Springsteen

Kristen Bell

Michael Phelps

Katy Perry

Dwayne Johnson

Types

Serotonin syndrome

Subtopic

Fluctuating seratonin levels evoke depression symptoms

Psychotic depression

Have psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia

Seasonal depression

most common during winter months as days are shorter

Bipolar depression

Range from high and low depressive periods

Postpartum depression

Mix of emotional and behavioural changes

Impacts women after giving birth

Atypical depression

Increased appetite, weight gain/loss

Specifier pattern of symptoms

Chronic depression - dysthymia

Mild depression, typically less severe than major depression

Major depression

Fatigue, insomnia, hpersomnia, restlessness

Affecting you for majority of the time

Risks

Physical, sexual, emotional abuse

Negative impact on kid's physical and mental health

Isolation & disconnection from the world

Alcohal/drug abuse

Suicide

Causes

Life events

Job loss

Financial strain

Loss of a loved one

Trauma

Meeical conditions

Brain structure/chemistry

Hormones

Fluctuating neurotransmitters impact your mood

Genetics or family history

Symptoms and Impacts

Effects on family

Children may feel neglected

Always looking out for individual

Changing roles and responsibilities

Physical aches and pain

Cognitive impairment

Clouded judgement

Trouble thinking and making decisions

Anxiety & agitation

Separation from family & friends

Loss of interest and appetite

Prolonged feeling of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness