DEPRESSION
Symptoms and Impacts
Prolonged feeling of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness
Loss of interest and appetite
Separation from family & friends
Anxiety & agitation
Cognitive impairment
Trouble thinking and making decisions
Clouded judgement
Physical aches and pain
Effects on family
Changing roles and responsibilities
Always looking out for individual
Children may feel neglected
Causes
Genetics or family history
Brain structure/chemistry
Fluctuating neurotransmitters impact your mood
Hormones
Meeical conditions
Life events
Trauma
Loss of a loved one
Financial strain
Job loss
Risks
Suicide
Alcohal/drug abuse
Isolation & disconnection from the world
Negative impact on kid's physical and mental health
Physical, sexual, emotional abuse
Types
Major depression
Affecting you for majority of the time
Fatigue, insomnia, hpersomnia, restlessness
Chronic depression - dysthymia
Mild depression, typically less severe than major depression
Atypical depression
Specifier pattern of symptoms
Increased appetite, weight gain/loss
Postpartum depression
Impacts women after giving birth
Mix of emotional and behavioural changes
Bipolar depression
Range from high and low depressive periods
Seasonal depression
most common during winter months as days are shorter
Psychotic depression
Have psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia
Serotonin syndrome
Fluctuating seratonin levels evoke depression symptoms
Subtopic
Public Awareness
Celebrities
Dwayne Johnson
Katy Perry
Michael Phelps
Kristen Bell
Bruce Springsteen
Entertainment
T.V Shows
Shameless
Mr. Robot
Rick and Morty
House
Movies
Anomalisa
World's Greatest Dad
Helen
Little Miss Sunshine
Organizations
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Canadian Mental Health Association
Facts & Statistics
50% of people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder
10-15% of women develop postpartum depression
1/3 people worldwide will experience a psychotic epiosde before the age of 75
Average age of onset of depression is 32
Less than 50% of people with depression recieve treatment
Depressions affects more than 200 millions lives globally
Approximately 800 thousnad people with depression die from suicide yearly
Women are 70% more likely to be impacted than men
Quotes
Dr. Vernon Willians said "Anxiety, depression can be eased with 150 minutes of exercise a week"
"Keep yourself busy if you want to avoid depression. For me, inactivity is the enemy." from Matt Lucas
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."
"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, make sure that you're not surrounded by fools" Sigmund Freud
Treatments
Medications
Fluoxetine
Antidepressants
Citalopram
Venlafaxine
Therapy
Psychotherapy
Behaviour therapy
Cognitive theraphy
Social support
Talk to family & friends
Monitor yourself and activities
Exercise
Adequate sleep
Proper nutrition