Introduction to Depression
Introduction to Depression
Have you ever experienced sadness without any reason? Have you ever felt low at your university or while at home? Or have you ever had a mood swing? These are common feelings of depression. Watch the video below to learn more about it.
Have you ever experienced sadness without any reason? Have you ever felt low at your university or while at home? Or have you ever had a mood swing? These are common feelings of depression. Watch the video below to learn more about it.
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
Many people think that depression just means a person is very sad . However, depression can cause many symptoms in the body as well as mood problems (Wikipedia, 2018).
Many people think that depression just means a person is very sad . However, depression can cause many symptoms in the body as well as mood problems (Wikipedia, 2018).
Pod Cast
Pod Cast
Listen to this wonderful podcast. Danny Penman and Mark Williams take a note on what actually depression is, and how it affects our well-being. This podcast is provided by the University of Oxford
Listen to this wonderful podcast. Danny Penman and Mark Williams take a note on what actually depression is, and how it affects our well-being. This podcast is provided by the University of Oxford
“What is Depression” by Danny Penman and Mark Williams is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
When and why does depression affect me?
When and why does depression affect me?
Depression can happen at any time. You can’t give yourself depression, and it isn’t your fault.
Depression can happen at any time. You can’t give yourself depression, and it isn’t your fault.
You may have a higher risk of depression when you’re experiencing difficult situations. Here are a few examples:
You may have a higher risk of depression when you’re experiencing difficult situations. Here are a few examples:
When you’re under a lot of stress—Like starting school, moving to a new city, dealing with problems at school or home
When you’re under a lot of stress—Like starting school, moving to a new city, dealing with problems at school or home
When you’re feeling powerless—Like when you’re dealing with low income
When you’re feeling powerless—Like when you’re dealing with low income
When other people take away your power—Like when you’re dealing with bullying or abuse
When other people take away your power—Like when you’re dealing with bullying or abuse
Depression and the feelings associated with it can coincide with another health problem.
Depression and the feelings associated with it can coincide with another health problem.
Some people experience depression only during certain times of the year. Many people with this type find that depression affects them in the winter. It’s called “seasonal affective disorder.” (Beyond Blue, 2018).
Some people experience depression only during certain times of the year. Many people with this type find that depression affects them in the winter. It’s called “seasonal affective disorder.” (Beyond Blue, 2018).
Mental Health and Social Relationship
Mental Health and Social Relationship
The association between mental health and social relationships has long been of interest. On a conceptual level, social relationships may influence mental health outcomes through multiple mechanisms including influence on health-related behaviors, engagement in social activities, transfer and exchange of social support, and access to material resources. On an empirical level, social isolation and negative social interactions are associated with depression and suicide Teo et al., 2013).
The association between mental health and social relationships has long been of interest. On a conceptual level, social relationships may influence mental health outcomes through multiple mechanisms including influence on health-related behaviors, engagement in social activities, transfer and exchange of social support, and access to material resources. On an empirical level, social isolation and negative social interactions are associated with depression and suicide Teo et al., 2013).
"Depression" by Nick Youngson is licensed under
Depression Quiz
Depression Quiz
Visit the link below and take the depression quiz which is based on the Depression Screening Test by Ivan Goldberg
Visit the link below and take the depression quiz which is based on the Depression Screening Test by Ivan Goldberg