Read the articles listed below and then write a 1-2 page paper in APA format, using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:

Imagine your 19 year old cousin has recently gone through many changes in his life and you suspect he is suffering from major depression (The pill paradox is attached,)

What would you tell your cousin about this disease?

How would you help him find the best treatment possible?

What type(s) of therapy would you recommend?

How would a psychologist determine his or her behavior to be normal or abnormal?

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION;

Discuss depression in young adults

Introduction

Depression is a common condition that affects 1 in 5 people at some point during their life. It can affect anyone, but it’s more common in young adults than older people. Depression is also often seen as a treatable illness and there are many effective ways to manage it if you or someone you know has depression.

What is depression in young adults

Depression is a mental health condition that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy. It can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in young adults.

Depression can be treated with medication, counseling and lifestyle changes such as exercise or changes to diet.

What are the signs and symptoms of depression?

Depression is a mood disorder in which you feel down, sad or hopeless for no reason. It’s not the same as feeling negative or irritable because of your circumstances. It can also be caused by stress, anxiety and other mental illnesses like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia but depression isn’t just a matter of having an off day or two; it’s usually recurring (lasting longer than 2 weeks).

Depression symptoms include:

• Feelings of sadness that last for more than 2 weeks and are accompanied by other symptoms such as sleeping too much or too little; feelings of worthlessness; loss of energy; reduced interest in activities once enjoyed; food cravings even when you’re eating healthy foods like fruit instead of junk food every night before bedtime!

• Changes in appearance such as weight gain/loss (especially around the shoulders), body image issues such as excessive hair pulling due to self-hatred towards ones’ own body image flaws etc., difficulty concentrating effectively on tasks requiring attention over extended periods due to lack thereof

Mental health history

Mental health history is important to consider when diagnosing depression. A mental health history may help determine the cause of your depression and whether you have other conditions that may be contributing to it.

For example, it’s possible that someone who has had many different experiences with stress or trauma will develop a type of depression known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If someone has suffered from abuse as a child or adult and has gone through several stressful events in their life without getting treatment for these traumas, they may also develop PTSD symptoms later on in life.

Other conditions that may look like depression

Depression is a very serious and often life-threatening condition. It can be treated, but it takes time and effort to get well again.

Other conditions that may look like depression include:

• Anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder)

• Substance abuse (alcohol or other drugs)

• Bipolar disorder

The symptoms of depression vary from person to person and may change over time. Some people have no noticeable symptoms at all; others have many physical symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite or sleep disturbances

How to get help

• Seek help from a professional. If you are feeling suicidal, call 911 or go to the emergency room.

• If you don’t want to call 911 but still want help, call your local health department or make an appointment with your primary care doctor for follow-up treatment of depression and other mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety).

Lifestyle changes

There are many lifestyle changes you can make to help with depression. These include:

• Exercise. Regular exercise is a great way to relieve stress and improve your overall health, but it also helps reduce symptoms of depression. If you struggle with exercise or find that it causes you pain, consider working with a trainer who has experience working with people who have chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

• Sleep habits. Sleep is important for our bodies’ health and well-being—not only does it give us energy when we need it most, but lack of sleep can increase feelings of anger and irritability which may lead someone into feeling more depressed than usual if they don’t get enough rest each night!

• Dieting/healthy eating habits that are good for overall health as well as reducing inflammation levels in the body which helps prevent heart disease/stroke risk factors such as high cholesterol levels/high blood pressure problems etcetera…but again this depends on how severe your condition is so talk honestly with your doctor before making any changes today so they know what type they want to help manage effectively without risking further damage down road later down line…

Prepare for an appointment

• Be prepared to talk about your symptoms. Depression is a serious illness, and it can be difficult to talk about. It’s also important that you feel comfortable sharing with your provider what’s going on in your life so they can help figure out how best to help you.

• Bring a list of questions with you when you make the appointment:

• What kind of treatment do I need? (e.g., medication therapy)

• Am I ready for an outpatient visit? How much time will this take up from my other commitments? Is there anything else I should know about being treated as an outpatient (e.g., transportation)?

• Bring written lists with some questions on them so that the provider has all of the information he/she needs before starting treatment:

• My name and address; phone number(s); date of birth; medical history including allergies or any other conditions that may affect how medications are taken orally or through injection sites such as intramuscular injections versus intravenous injections; family history including childhood abuse/neglect issues or substance abuse issues (especially if these were present during childhood); social contacts where possible because this helps establish trust relationships between people who could benefit from mutual support networks like Alcoholics Anonymous groups wherein members share experiences but refrain from judging each other based upon past experiences instead focusing solely upon recovery strategies used successfully by others currently undergoing similar efforts at overcoming addiction problems themselves).

Depression in young adults is common but it is treatable.

The good news is that depression is a common but treatable illness. If you’re feeling down, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional about how to find the right treatment. Medication is often used to treat depression, but there are also other ways to treat it, like talk therapy and exercise. It’s important for you to get help if you’re feeling down; doing so can save your life!

Conclusion

Caring for a loved one with dementia is not an easy task. You need to be able to recognize the early signs and symptoms of dementia, have access to a number of resources and the time to spend reading about all of the latest research in order to determine what course of action needs to be taken. If you are looking for help caring for a loved one with dementia then you need to read this post by Kathy Woods as it will give you all the know-how that you could possibly want when it comes down to caring for a relative with Alzheimer’s disease.

Section: Early warning signs

Section: What causes Alzheimer’s?

Section: Other diseases that share symptoms with Alzheimer’s disease

Takeaway – It is important that your family knows what they are expected to do if they notice any symptoms. Proper on-going care can make all the difference in their lives.