Chapter

Coping with Depression

From HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 by Sambif

Concepts

1. Depression Another

   "People who have depression (or another depressive disorder) feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. These negative thoughts and feelings that are part of depression make some people feel l

2. 32 Like

   "32 like I can’t get my breath, and there’s an overwhelming feeling that things are crashing in on me.” “It started 10 years ago, when I had just graduated from college and started a new job. I was si

3. 33 Thoughts

   "33 thoughts triggered more anxiety and more senseless behavior. Because of the time I spent on rituals, I was unable to do a lot of things that were important to me.” People with obsessive - compulsi

4. 34 One

   "34 been the one who was harmed, the harm may have happened to a loved one, or the person may have witnessed a harmful event that happened to loved ones or strangers. PTSD was first brought to public

5. 35 Social

   "35 Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, is diagnosed when people become overwhelmingly anxious and excessively self - conscious in everyday social situations. People with social phobia

6. 36 Generalized

   "36 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) “I always thought I was just a worrier. I’d feel keyed up and unable to relax. At times it would come and go, and at times it would be constant. It could go on f

7. 37 Treatment

   "37 Treatment of Anxiety Disorders In general, anxiety disorders are treated with medication, specific types of psychotherapy, or both. Treatment choices depend on the problem and the person’s prefere

8. 38 Accurate

   "38 accurate term does not exist yet. Most people who have borderline personality disorder suffer from: • Problems with regulating emotions and thoughts • Impulsive and reckless behavior • Unstable re

9. 39 Face

   "39 face and have a stronger reaction to words with negative meanings than people who do not have the disorder. Schizophrenia Schizophrenia affects approximately 1 percent of the population, or 2.2 mi

10. 40 Causes

    "40 The Causes of Schizophrenia Like the other mental illnesses discussed here, scientists are still working to determine what causes schizophrenia. Also like the other mental illnesses, genetic and e

11. 41 Suicidal

    "41 Suicidal behavior is complex. Some risk factors vary with age, gender, or ethnic group and may occur in combination or change over time. Suicide is a major, preventable public health problem. In 2

12. 42 Section

    "42 Section 2.24 The Stigma of Mental Illness Words can hurt. Many derogatory words and phrases are used in relation to mental illness. However, these words maintain the stereotyped image and not the

13. 43 Mental

    "43 about mental illness occurs when members of the public meet people who are effectiv ely managing a serious mental illness: holding jobs, providing for themselves, and living as good neighbors in a

14. 44 NIMH

    "44 NIMH, NIH http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/borderline - personality - disorder/what - is - borderline - personality - disorder.shtml der/what - is - borderline - personality - disorder.