**Depression Flashcards
How do people feel when they suffer from depression
-Sad or unhappy most of the time
Why is depression serious
-it may cause other problems (i.e. using alcohol and drugs),
What problems can depression cause
- use of alcohol
- use of drugs
- people to want to die
- sometimes cause people to even try to kill themselves
How is depression most commonly caused
-First type - starts when something stressful or traumatic happens (death of someone, parents getting divorced or marital problems, the end of a relationship, moving away from your home, losing a pet).
This depression sometimes lasts for a short time but may sometimes also continue for a long time
-Second type - begins without any obvious reason. It may be a result of changes in the brain’s chemistry. It can be treated with anti-depressant medication, which can correct the chemical imbalances in the brain