DEPRESSION

1. 🔹Loss of interest in activities/hobbies

2. Symptoms

2.1. 🔹Fatigue/decreased energy

2.2. 🔹Persistent "empty" feelings

2.2.1. ❌ Helplessness

2.2.2. ❌ Guilt

2.2.3. ❌ Worthlessness

2.2.4. ❌ Thoughts of suicide

3. Causes

3.1. 🔸Genetics

3.2. 🔸Stress, social problems, and/or unresolved family conflict

3.3. 🔸Long term/serious medical conditions, learning problems and/or behavioral problems

4. Treatment's

4.1. 💊 Antidepressants

4.1.1. ▪️Nardil

4.1.2. ▪️Prozac

4.1.3. ▪️Wellbutrin

4.2. 💊 Professional counseling

4.2.1. 🔻Interpersonal therapy

4.2.2. 🔻Family therapy

4.2.3. 🔻Cognitive-behavioral therapy

4.3. 💊 Home remedies

4.3.1. ❗Regular exercise

4.3.2. ❗Healthy balanced diet

4.3.3. ❗Regular sleeping patterns

4.3.4. ❗Avoiding cigarettes, alcohol, and other drugs

5. Risk Factors

5.1. ⚠️ Being physically/sexually abused

5.2. ⚠️ Having a family member or close friend died

5.3. ⚠️ Having a parent/immediate family mber who is depressed

6. Exam's/Test

6.1. 📍Interviews

6.2. 📍 Depression screening

6.3. 📍Mental health assessment