https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2 en-us 2018-01-03 22:10:42 UTC 2026-03-10 20:12:13 UTC hello@padlet.com minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218651149 depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental illness that can negatively affect how a person feels, it can also affect how a person acts and thinks. ]]> 2018-01-03 22:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218651149 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218651543 -feeling of sadness or depressed mood 
-loss in interest in activities that a person once enjoyed
-changes in appetite 
-trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
-loss of energy or increased fatigue
-increase in purposeless physical activity
-increased difficulty in thinking, making decisions and concentrating on one task 
-suicidal thoughts or actions]]> 2018-01-03 22:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218651543 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218652114 there are diseases that can mimic one having depression. symptoms of depression must be persistent for at least two weeks to provide the medical diagnosis of depression, other medical conditions such as thyroid problems, brain tumors and vitamin deficiencies can present symptoms that are like depression. ]]> 2018-01-03 22:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218652114 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218652962 those commonly affected by mental illnesses such as depression mostly begin in someone's mid to late 20's. ]]> 2018-01-03 22:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218652962 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218653100 these several factors can play a role in a person's depression:
Biochemistry: differences in certain chemicals in the brain that can present with depression.
Genetics: Depression has the power to go from person to person. for example, if there is a set of identical twins and one has suffered with depression or is currently suffering with it, the other one is at a 70% chance of also being diagnosed with depression also.
Personality: A person with lower self-esteem, or those who are easily effected by stress, or those who are generally more pessimistic are more likely to present with depression.
Environmental Factors: Those who have had continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse and poverty have the ability to make a person more prone to depression.

]]> 2018-01-03 22:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218653100 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218653811 within the many affected by depression, between 80 and 90 percent of people respond in a positive manner towards treatment. ]]> 2018-01-03 22:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218653811 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218654001 Medication: Things such as anti-depressants can be prescribed in a persons treatment plan. however, these medications are not sedatives, or used as tranquilizers. Anti-depressants actually have no stimulating affect on a person suffering from depression. 
Psychotherapy: Sometimes used alone for a person with mild depression, but can often be used in cases where medication is involved. Psychotherapy generally only contains one person, but can be used for couples or families. 
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy): Medical treatment commonly used for those who suffer from major depression, but is also used for patients suffering from bipolar disorder also, boy only when they have not responded to any other form of treatment,. ECT includes brief simulations of the brain while the patient is under a form of anesthetic. generally, a patient endures the simulation at least two to three times a week, and at least six to twelve treatments. ]]> 2018-01-03 22:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218654001 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655130 2018-01-03 23:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655130 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655398 2018-01-03 23:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655398 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655571 2018-01-03 23:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655571 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655694 2018-01-03 23:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655694 minniegurlie122 https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655786 2018-01-03 23:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/minniegurlie122/f85k740zxkh2/wish/218655786