THE EFFECTS OF CLINICAL DEPRESSION ON AN INDIVIDUAL’S MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STATEB Y W H I T N E Y S C A R B R O U G HF E B R U A R Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 3E N G . 2 5 2

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?- Depression is a chemical imbalance in brain - Thoughts can be dangerous and life threatening. - Depression is not an obvious illness- It is difficult to diagnose immediately. - Depression is an uncontrollable mental illness.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION?- Death of a loved one- Loss of employment- Divorce/ Marital problems- Unforeseen life events- Health problems- Abuse- Life changes- Trouble with personal or family relationships

WHO DOES DEPRESSION AFFECT?- Men and women in their 20’s - Men and women aging from 45-64- People affected by major life changes- Pregnant women- Women who have just given birth- People of all ethnicities

FEELINGS OF DEPRESSION- Uncontrollable thoughts- Negative self image of ones’ self- Thoughts of self harm- Thoughts of suicide- Sad emotions- Crying for no reason- Feelings to want to give up

WHY IS UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION IMPORTANT?- People are uneducated about warning signs. - Patients are misunderstood and judged harshly.- Common misconception that depression is a choice. - Being informed allows for help to be given to those suffering.

PROBLEMS CONCERNING DEPRESSION- Unawareness that it is a condition - Unaware that treatment options available- Patients are ashamed about their feelings.- Individuals deal with depression independently- Camouflage feelings by acting happy - People take offense to others actions

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS FOR DEPRESSION?- Antidepressants: A medical prescription - Psychotherapy: Talk with a therapist- Electroconvulsive Therapy: Last resort option- Antidepressants and psychotherapy are the best treatment options

WHAT HAPPENS IF DEPRESSION IS LEFT UNTREATED?- Reaction to negative thoughts are exercised- Ruined relationships- Harmful acts to ones body- Uncontrollable thoughts- Loss of job- Divorce- Suicide- Anger- Denial

OVERVIEW- Depression can affect anyone. - Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. - Major causes are unforeseen life events, - death, divorce, any unexpected circumstances. - Being informed allows for an understanding - to be made for those suffering. - Treatment options: Antidepressants, psychotherapy, and

electroconvulsive therapy.

QUESTIONS?- What other questions are there about depression?

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