Depression and PTSD BY : EMMANUEL RAMOS

Depression  People that have depression have low moods and lack motivation  Biological: Genetic make up  Cognitive: Low thoughts  Social: Feeling lonely

Depression  Symptoms include:  Insomnia  Appetite disturbances  Loss of energy  Feelings of Worthlesness  Depression is common, as it affects 15% percent of people

Depression  Depression can be caused by :  Genetic vulnerabitlity  Neurotransmitting Malfunctioning  Particular life events  Life style

PTSD  Is the “after effect” of an event or memory  Can result in insomnia,hypervigilance, or loss of control over anger  Prevelance rate of 1-3 percent

PTSD  Research began after the Vietnam war  Many veterans had psychological problems  PTSD forms after events, hence the war  30% of veterans had experienced this disorder

PTSD  Behavioral:Passivity, Nightmares, Flashbacks  Cognitive: Inability to concentrate  Somatic: Lower back pain, headaches