1. DEPRESSION
“Severe despondency and dejection, typically felt
over a period of time and accompanied by feelings
of hopelessness and inadequacy. A condition of
mental disturbance characterized by depression to
a greater degree than seems warranted by the
external circumstances, typically with lack of energy
and difficulty in maintaining concentration or interest
in life.” - "Google." Google. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 June
2014.
Extreme sadness ,and miserable
long periods (serious) ,short
periods of time.
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3. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REACTIVE AND MAJOR
DEPRESSION
While is caused by a physical usually tragic event, Major is
hereditary or can be gained without traces. Reactive can cause Anxiety
and suicidal thoughts, most commonly it’s known for flashbacks.
Major depression is more slow it can cause you to be tired ,numb ,and
very anti-social, you basically go into a very miserable state and
eventually feel the need of drugs or suicide if not attended soon.
4. 5 RESOURCES FOR DEPRESSION
1. Online there are many support groups and help websites with useful information
2. N.A.M.I. or The National Alliance on Mental Illness which is an Worldwide
group which offers personal help or useful information
3. Hotline numbers, there are many numbers for suicide hope and suicide
prevention lifeline
4. N.I.M.H. or The National Institute of Mental Health which researches all theses
problems and offers free information to the public
5. N.C.C.A.M. or The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative
Medicine, This group/organization is used for providing medicine and finding
the right one for you depending on what you have
6. WARNINGS OF DEPRESSION
Warning signs of depression include many of the following
• Weight gain
• Sleeping to much
• Feeling anxious
• Hallucinations
• Sad
• Loss of appetite
• Anti- social
• Drastic change in mood
7. COMMON CAUSES OF
DEPRESSION
Many of these symptoms have a pattern or may be similar
• Age
• Genetics
• Health condition
• Fear
• Trauama
• Current problems
