Depression
by Brooklyn WIlson
What is depression?
Types of Depression
What can cause depression?
How many people suffer from a type of depression
Who has depression
Signs of depression
Doctor chart
Date: 5/3/16
Location: North Hills Hospital
A. Mood related symptoms
1.Anxiety a 0 1 2
2.Sadness a 0 1 2
3.Lack of reactivity to pleasant events a 0 1 2
4. Irritability a 0 1 2
B. Behavioral disturbances
5. Agitation a 0 1 2
6. Retardation a 0 1 2
7. Multiple physical complaints a 0 1 2
8. Loss of interest, less involved in usual a 0 1 2
Activities
C. Physical signs
9. Appetite loss a 0 1 2
10. Weight loss a 0 1 2
11. Lack of energy a 0 1 2
D. Cyclic functions
12. Diurnal on mood a 0 1 2
13. Difficulty falling asleep a 0 1 2
14. Multiple awakenings during sleep a 0 1 2
15. Early morning awakening a 0 1 2
E. Ideational disturbances
16. Suicide a 0 1 2
17. Poor self-esteem a 0 1 2
18. Pessimism a 0 1 2
19. Mood- congruent delusions a 0 1 2
Total Score:
23
Untreated depression is the number one cause of suicide in youth
Young girl with untreated depression commits suicide
Short story
Monolouge
That's the big number.
14.8 million adults in the world are diagnosed with depression.
My case my slightly differ, however aren't we all alike?
We may be the same,
But I will be different.
I will stand out.
How?
I will not let depression control my life.
I can win against depression.
I will beat it.
I will win.