Depression. Haley Candes March sixth, 2013 Fourth Period

Depression is also known as... Unipolar Depression OR Major depressive disorder

Where does depression affect your brain.. The Synaptic gap & Limbic System Neurotransmitters are chemicals that neurons make and secrete in order to communicate with other neurons throughout the brain. abnormal levels of neurotransmitters cause depression

How Depression Happens in the CNS Different chemicals in the brain include.. Glutamate 1.turns off activity in some parts of the brain while activating others. 2.caused by depression Monoamines norepinephrine, dopamine, seratonin 1.depression causes patients to make less of these neurotransmitters 2.work to counteract glutamate.

Symptoms of Depression Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions Fatigue and decreased energy Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping Irritability, restlessness Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex Overeating or appetite loss Persistent aches or pains, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts

Target Population? Depression does not discriminate on age. the age generally ranges from teenagers through adulthood.

Prognosis & Cure Diagnosis 1.Physical examination to rule out infection 2.Psychological/Diagnostic evaluation Treatment 1.Medications 2.Psychotherapies

Kurt Cobain Wasn't depressed... Kurt Cobain died of an apparent shotgun wound to the head and with three times the lethal amount of heroin in his system.

Jim Carey He turned his emotional pain into humor. Prozac to help stabilize his mood, he now focuses on treatment through spirituality and clean living.

Organizations Local Mental Hossiplitals 1.Holly Hill Hospital 2.Dorothea Dix Hospital ADAA Anxiety and Depression Associaton of America

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