1. No one should struggle with depression. If you need help,
please call us.
Treatmentsfor Depression
Medications- Antidepressants
Pros
“After the drugs reach the correct level in the
body,patients often experience improved mood
and improved levels of functioning”
(Livestrong.com, 2016, para. 2).
Cons
A person who was dealing with depression may
be dependent on the medication prescribed.
Insight-Oriented Therapy- Therapies that deal
with the unconscious ofwhy a person does
things a certain way.
Pros: Less expensive than othertherapies.
Cons: A patient must schedule visits for several
months.
Psychoanalysis- Therapy that deals with
someone’s past including childhood.
Pros: Patients work with highly trained
therapists.
Cons: Patient insurance may not cover for
services.
Defining Abnormal Behavior
Abnormal behavior is behavior that deviates
from what is expected and normal. (Study.com,
2016, para.3).
One example is when a person wants to shake
anotherperson's hand,but that person hits that
person in the face.
Defining Psychological Disorder
“A psychologicaldisorder is a disorder of the
mind involving thoughts,behaviors,and
emotions that cause either self or others
significant distress” (Allydog, 2015).
Foundations Available
Hope for Depression Research Foundation
website:
https://www.hopefordepression.org/about-
us/
Live Love Laugh Foundation website:
http://www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.org/dep
ression/
National Sleep Foundation website:
https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-disorders-
problems/depression-and-sleep
A PRESON’S
DEPRESSION
AND HOW TO
FIGHT IT.
Patrick D. Hausfeld

2. Types of Depression
Bipolar Disorder
A person who deals with this type of disorder,
“has mood episodes that range from extremes
of high energy with an up mood to low
depressive" periods (WebMD, 2016, p.2).
Symptoms for Bipolar Disorder
1. “Extremes Highs and Lows”
(WebMD, 2016, p.2).
Common Antidepressants for Bipolar
Disorders according to the FDA (WebMD,
2016,p.2).
1. Seroquel
2. Latuda
3. Olanzapine-fluoxetine combination
4. Prevalence Rates for Bipolar
Disorders (Based on Percent’s based
on The National Institute of Mental
Health NIMH).
Prevalence Rates for Bipolar Disorders
(Based on Percent’s based on The
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH).
Ages
18-29 5.9%
30-44 4.5%
45-59 3.5%
60 1%
Treatments for BipolarDisorder
Medications- Antidepressants
Pros
“After the drugs reach the correct level in the
body,patients often experience improved
mood, improved levels of functioning”
(Livestrong.com, 2016, para. 2).
Cons
A person who is dealing with depression may
be dependent on the medication prescribed.
What Classification Depression Belongs to?
“The classification of depression (what types
of depression exist) is a controversial topic that
has caused much debate between psychiatrists”
(Netdoctor, 2016, para.1).
Bipolar Disorder Classification
Bipolar Disorder is a Manic-Depressive
Disorder. This means that a person who has
Bipolar disorder has different emotions going
on at the same time, which could be anger and
sadness.
The Dissociative Disorders Classification
This disorder continues to affect people’s
memory. This disorder is broken down into
three categories.
Dissociative Amnesia
Dissociative Fugue
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Depression is a Serious Issue
If you think you or someone is fighting
depression,please ask for help.
References
AlleyDog.com. (2016). Psychological
Disorder: Retrieved from
http://www.alleydog.com/glossary/definition.ph
p?term=Psychological%20Disorder
DualDiagnosis.org. (2016). The Double
Demons of Depression and Addiction.
Retrieved from
http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/resource/depressi
on/
HelpGuide.org. (2016). Depression Symptoms
and Warning Signs. Retrieved from
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/d
epression-signs-and-symptoms.htm
Livestrong.com. (2016). Pros & Cons for
Medicating Depression. Retrieved from
http://www.livestrong.com/article/31216-pros-
cons-medicating-depression/
Study.com. (2016). What is Abnormal
Behavior? Retrieved from
http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-
psychology-of-abnormal-behavior-
understanding-the-criteria-causes-of-abnormal-
behavior.html
The National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH). (2016). Bipolar Disorder Among
Adults.Retrieved from
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/preva
lence/bipolar-disorder-among-adults.shtml
WebMD. (2016). Bipolar Disorder. Retrieved
from http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-
disorder/mental-health-bipolar-disorder?page=2