Do Psychological Reasons For Depression Exist
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The document discusses psychological reasons for depression and the limited research on this topic. While there is evidence of a genetic and chemical basis for depression, the exact causes are still unclear. Some research has linked depression to problems forming healthy relationships and an ongoing struggle to maintain emotional connections. A 2007 study found preventative strategies for depression may be an achievable goal. However, more research is needed to fully understand depression and determine if psychological factors play a role.
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- 1. Do Psychological Reasons for Depression Exist? Gidget Simpson Argosy University
- 2. Countless Research, Few Answers: There is countless research on the fact that depression is connected with family history, yet scientists have not found a single gene that causes depression (Thomas, pg #78-81, 2010) There is limited research on any psychological reasons for depression.
- 3. Depression Research There is limited amount of research on psychological reasons for depression, is it because they are harder to pinpoint? Many of us face lives’ problems, but what separates us from facing those issues, and others from not being able to cope? There is proof of people with depression, having a chemical imbalance, but the exact relationship is unclear (Thomas, pg # 96, 2010).
- 4. Theory: According to object relations theory, depression is caused by problems people have in developing representations of healthy relationships (Nemade, pg # 99-103 2007).” Depression is a consequence of an ongoing struggle that depressed people endure in order to try and maintain emotional contacts and associations.
- 5. Research published in December 2007, looked at 17 research trials, for preventative strategies for depression, either for a primary diagnosis, or relapse prevention. The end result of the study were presented an optimistic view, suggesting that prevention of depression is a feasible goal for the 21st century. “So much of our energy and efforts go into treatment after the fact, we should be much more focused on helping prevent depression before it begins.” (Grohol, pg # 121, 2010)
- 6. People facing depression There is research stating that people facing depression have low serotonin levels, but are these levels low, due to the negative thinking? It’s also stated that depression is linked to genetics; but is this also just a “learned behavior” passed down from generation to generation?
- 7. CONCLUSION: Conclusion: Psychological reasons have been linked to depression, but are harder to pinpoint. Why would that be? I think through all of the research I have read, it seems that my conclusion would be there are many areas of needed study in depression and if psychological reasons for depression exist at all. There are many great studies that have been conducted, that can be built upon. When scientists state, that they have not found a single gene that causes depression; there needs to be answers, as to what does cause depression.
- 8. References: Thomas, S. (2010) Depression. Retrieved 5/25/11 from www.allaboutdepression.com Nemade, R. (2007) Depression Studies. Retrieved on 5/11/11 from:www.mentalhelp.net Reiter, B. (2011) Head Games. Sports Illustrated; 5/16/2011 Volume 114; pg 14-15