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DEPRESSION (SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (delayed psychomotor skills, for example,…
DEPRESSION
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
delayed psychomotor skills, for example, slowed movement and speech
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reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, loss of sexual desire
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impaired ability to think, concentrate or make decisions
psychomotor agitation, for example restlessness, packing up and down.
recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide.
CAUSES
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RISK FACTORS
some prescription drugs: These drugs corticosteroids, some beta-blockers, interferon and other prescription drugs
Abuse of recreational drugs: Abuse of alcohol, amphetamines, and other drugs are strongly linked to depression.
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Personality: Those with less successful coping strategies, or previous life trauma are more susceptible.
Chronic pain syndromes: These and other chronic conditions, such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease make depression more likely
Life events: these include bereavement, divorce, work issues, relationships with friends and family and financial problems, medical concerns or acute stress.
TREATMENT
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SUPPORT
Ranging from discussing practical solutions and contributing stresses, to educating family members.
EXERCISE AND THERAPY
Brain stimulation therapies- including electroconvulsive therapy- which is used in depression. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation send s magnetic pulses to the brain and may be effective in major depressive disorder.
Electroconvulsive therapy- severe cases of depression that have not responded to drug treatment may benefit from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), this is particularly effective for psychotic depression.
**Aerobic Exercise can help against mild depression since it raises endorphin levels and stimulates the neurotransmitter neuropinephrine, which is related to mood.
Depression can be defined as a mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.