Depression

Samantha and Ashley

Depression

Definition- Depression is a major depressive disorder.

Category: Mood Disorder, Depression is sadness and hopelessness that keeps a person from carrying out everyday activities.

Symptoms: Very low mood, disruptions in mood, disruptions in thinking, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide or both, and disturbances to the bodies regulatory system.

Signs: Affects family and friends, work life or school life and sleeping, lack interest in daily life, overeating, appetite loss, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, decreased energy and eating habits.

What causes the disorder? Is it genetic? Is it common in families?- Many things cause this disorder like a loss in the family. It is genetic and common in families.

Treatments: Exercise, nutrition, sleep, social support, stress reduction.

General Public: The general public experiences depression as well but others havent and don't know what its like.

Does this disorder link to any other disorders?: Yes it can lead to anxiety and post tramatic stress disorder.



Sources: Book- Diseases and Disorders-page 249-250 Book- Lifetime Health-page 69 [] [] [] [] [] []