Depression by Nicole Ann Eltagonde https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi Nicole Eltagonde and Victoria Replogle en-us 2016-09-22 17:01:35 UTC 2025-10-18 09:34:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition 200002106 https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125805067 Depression is a mental illness that negatively affects the thoughts and actions, causing a lack of motivation and happiness in everyday life. ]]> 2016-09-22 17:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125805067 How it is treated 500002240 https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125805139 Medications - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) which include: Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Praxil (etc.).  Side effects could include insomnia, upset stomach, dizziness, weight change and fatigue.

Some people do not wish to experience side effects so they stick to natural treatments and attempt to correct their depression through life changes. Sometimes people exercise, change their nutrition (eating habits) and even reach out to group therapy in order to try and fix it without the use of medication.


]]> 2016-09-22 17:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125805139 How depression develops ? 200002106 https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125807706 Depression can be biological but it can also just form from bad experiences or other mental illnesses. Depression normally forms just from the way we think and interpret reality. Constantly having pessimistic thoughts can cause a downward spiral into depression. ]]> 2016-09-22 17:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125807706 Forms of Depression 500002240 https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125810213 Clinical Depression: The depression that is most often seen. They often refer to it as either depression or major depression, and can be considered to be a severe form of depression.

Chronic Depression:  Also known as dysthmia. It is a milder version of major depression and the symptoms often linger for two years or longer.

Seasonal Depression: This depression commonly affects the person during a certain season, notable ones being fall or winter. ]]> 2016-09-22 17:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125810213 Symptoms of depression 200002106 https://padlet.com/200002106/krigthzxubfi/wish/125811924
  • Forgetfulness 
  • Constant lack of motivation 
  • Suicidal thoughts (depending on how severe the case is)
  • Hopelessness
  • Lower empathy
  • Fatigue 
  • Impulsive
  • Increase in stress levels
  • Anxiety
  • Weight changes
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