An Examination of Depression

Paper Summary:

This paper takes a look at depression. According to the paper, depression not only impacts the person that is suffering, but also on family, friends and colleagues. The paper goes on to say that at its most severe levels, depression has been known to destroy the lives of family members as well as the life of the person suffering from this very debilitating and medically mysterious illness.

Outline:
Introduction
Medical Definition of Depression
Symptoms of Depression
Causes of Depression
Types of Depression
Treatment of Depression

From the Paper:

"Currently, there are two forms of treatment for those who suffer from depression. First, psychotherapy which aims to "assist the depressed individual through supportive counseling which helps ease the pain of depression and addresses the feelings of hopelessness that accompany the disease." Part of this form of treatment includes cognitive therapy which "helps the depressed person recognize which life problems are critical and which are minor" while also helping to develop positive life goals and a more positive self-assessment. Another aspect is problem solving therapy which "changes the areas of a person's life that are creating significant stress" while also developing coping skills to assist in solving problems linked to relationships within one's family or at one's place of employment (2003, "Treatment for Depression," Internet)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Depression." (2000). National Institute of Mental Health. Internet. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm.
• "Depression: Information and Treatment." (2003). Psychology Information Online.Internet. Retrieved from http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression.
• Glanze, Walter D., Ed. (1990). Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary.St. Louis: C.V. Mosby Company.
• "Treatment for Depression." (2003). Psychology Information Online. Internet.Retrieved from http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/treatment.htm.

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