1. By Whitney Scarbrough February 19, 2013 Eng. 252
The Effects of Clinical Depression on an Individual’s Mental and Emotional State
By Whitney Scarbrough
February 19, 2013
Eng. 252

2. What is Depression? Depression is a chemical imbalance in brain
Thoughts can be dangerous and life threatening.
Depression is not an obvious illness
It is difficult to diagnose immediately.
Depression is an uncontrollable mental illness.

3. What are the causes of depression?
Death of a loved one
Loss of employment
Divorce/ Marital problems
Unforeseen life events
Health problems
Abuse
Life changes
Trouble with personal or family relationships

4. Who does depression affect?
Men and women in their 20’s
Men and women aging from 45-64
People affected by major life changes
Pregnant women
Women who have just given birth
People of all ethnicities

5. Feelings of depression
Uncontrollable thoughts
Negative self image of ones’ self
Thoughts of self harm
Thoughts of suicide
Sad emotions
Crying for no reason
Feelings to want to give up

6. Why is understanding Depression important?
People are uneducated about warning signs.
Patients are misunderstood and judged harshly.
Common misconception that depression is a choice.
Being informed allows for help to
be given to those suffering.

7. Problems concerning depression
Unawareness that it is a condition
Unaware that treatment options available
Patients are ashamed about their feelings.
Individuals deal with depression independently
Camouflage feelings by acting happy
People take offense to others actions

8. What are the treatments for Depression?
Antidepressants: A medical prescription
Psychotherapy: Talk with a therapist
Electroconvulsive Therapy: Last resort option
Antidepressants and psychotherapy are the best
treatment options

9. What happens if Depression is left Untreated?
Reaction to negative thoughts are exercised
Ruined relationships
Harmful acts to ones body
Uncontrollable thoughts
Loss of job
Divorce
Suicide
Anger
Denial

10. Overview Depression can affect anyone.
Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Major causes are unforeseen life events,
death, divorce, any unexpected circumstances.
Being informed allows for an understanding
to be made for those suffering.
Treatment options: Antidepressants, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy.

11. Questions?
What other questions are there about depression?

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