Contemporary Issue in Psychology: Final Project Sharee S. Terry PS115-24 Contemporary Issue in Psychology: Final Project Contemporary issues in psychology began with the study of human behaviors. We observed and discussed waiting behaviors in common areas thru out our society. We gained knowledge by conducting research on waiting behaviors in common areas we frequent as individuals. We explored the influence of stress on our daily lives and its healthy and unhealthy effects on our career, personal life and studies. Our own different and individual strategies for managing stress were discussed as well as how we learned these stress managing strategies.
Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy i Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Your Name Course Information Professor May 2013 Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy i Abstract Depression is a common psychological problem that has both physical and mental symptoms. “Some authorities have estimated that at least 12% of the population have had or will have an episode of depression of sufficient clinical severity to warrant treatment” (Beck, 1979). Some of the features of depression include negative thought processes and loss of concentration or memory. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has emerged as one of the most promising treatments for the problem of depression. CBT has many advantages in treating depression, such as helping patients recognize and address negative thoughts.
SANE Australia (2012) describes depression as the one of the persistent feelings of sadness which all of us experience at various stages of our lives, but others feel on a regular basis. There are a variety of symptoms of depression that can affect everyone in different ways, these may include: the feeling of extremely sad or tearful; loss of sleep; losing interest and motivation in everyday activities; feeling guilty or no good; losing pleasure in activities; anxiety; changes in weight; loss of sexual interest; aches and pains; impaired thinking or loss of concentration (SANE Australia, 2012). Clinical depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you think, the way you feel and how you behave. Individuals with clinical depression are unable to function and participate in activities as they used to. Often they lose interest in everyday activities that were once enjoyable to them, and feel sad and hopeless for extended periods of time, for no apparent or obvious reason (SANE, Australia, 2012).
Charlotte is also having some difficulties in her marriage despite stating that the marriage is good overall. Any or all of the above mentioned situations could be a causational factor of Charlotte’s depression. On the surface it would seem that negative events in Charlotte’s life may be the reason for her depression, and while they certainly play a crucial part, there is most likely more going on here than just some negative circumstances. Charlotte reported being depressed before losing her job and that she hadn’t slept well in years. Considering her present day symptoms
According to the article "What Is Combat PTSD?”, Diagnosing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can be hard because soldiers view reporting their symptoms as a sign of weakness (What, 1). This makes it difficult to get an accurate idea of exactly how many men and women return from war with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Those who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder often relive the horrendous events they have experienced in combat. Behaviors of this disorder can take on many forms. Sufferers may have a hard time relaxing, experience anxiety, and they often battle depression.
* Stress – Stress plays a major part in the illness of depression, this can be the stress of loving a loved one, pressure at work or from family. * Personality – Some personalities are more prone to developing depression for example, people who tend to worry, be self-focused, or shut themselves out from the friendship of
I decided to present my leaflet about unipolar depression, with the intention of informing an audience both men and women who are of age 30 and above. As depression is most likely to occur from the ages suggested above. Some cases of depression only occurs once whilst in others people may suffer permanently depending on how sever the illness is. Depressed individuals tend to live shorter life than non-depressed people, possibly because depression relates to heart disease and other illnesses. Those who live with the disorder may have an effect on work and family life as well as functioning, such as lack of sex drive, sleeping and eating.
Depression and the Effects on Human Development and Socialization University of Phoenix PSY/450 Aug 22, 2011 Depression and the Effects on Human Development and Socialization Depression is a common disorder that many people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds deal with. In fact, depression affects about 121 million people worldwide (World Health Organization, 2011). Depression according to the World Health Organization is defined as “Depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration” (para 1). Depression can occur in children of any age and can affect his or her life by making it difficult to develop and socialize properly with others. The following paper will discuss depression and the effects that it has on human development and socialization and also how human development and socialization can create depression.
The word is known by most, yet the condition remains untreated and generally downgraded to grumpiness in older adults (Hunter, 2012). As age increases, so does the loss of family and friends, which often means the number of emotional experiences through grief and other sad occasions, increases too (Hunter, 2012). This is the normal ageing process, however prolonged periods of depression that interfere with the person’s ability to function independently are not (National Institute of Mental Health, 2007). The purpose of this paper is to explore the theories and classification of depression, including the risk factors of the condition and the detrimental effects depression can have on daily living. It considers tools used to screen depression and the assessments and interventions used in nursing to improve health and overall wellbeing of the sufferer.
People who suffer from Mental Conditions Tonya Clemons HCA 430 Catherine Amitrano October 29, 2013 Individuals who suffer from a mental condition face discrimination and they have a higher stigma due to having misconceptions of their mental state. People treat individuals with mental conditions as if they are dumb or retarded who cannot perform their own responsibilities for their lives. So there needs to be a place where these individuals can have a piece of mind along with the health care that is needed. Although, most individuals who have a mental condition will die prematurely, because they do not receive proper treatment or even have the adequate care that is needed for their mental state. “Mental illness has the same effect on life-expectancy as smoking, and more than obesity and mental illness accounts for nearly a quarter of the total burden of disease.” (CEP, 2012).