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Types of depression and their Causes |
Treatments
for Depression |
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Depression with strong biological factors: |
Acute depression and biologically based depression
Antidepressant medication* e.g.
Zoloft, Celexa Counseling
Electroconvulsive shock therapy Electric
brain stimulation |
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Depression following a loss or trauma (5+ years) Death of a
loved one Divorce A sustained
illness or disability Loss of an
opportunity Loss of a
positive expectation, e.g. loss of job Abuse -
physical, sexual, emotional; neglect Childbirth |
Depression due to loss or trauma Get into a
safe environment Time
Antidepressant medication*, Don’t
isolate, develop friendships Counseling |
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Neurotic depression – inner conflict Dysfunctions
in family of origin |
Neurotic depression
Antidepressant medication*, Individual and family counseling |
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Cognitive/Affective depression Unrealistic
expectations of self & others Poor sense
of self-worth Poor
relationships Poor
problem-solving skills Inability
to accept and work one's feelings Anger,
sense of injustice, etc. |
Cognitive/Affective Depression Know
yourself Compare
yourself developmentally not with others Develop
realistic expectations Take good
care of yourself: diet, Develop a
strong support network, Recognize
that opposition is in everything Enjoy work
whenever you can Give
service as you are able |
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Spiritual depression Sin: ours
or someone else's Lack of
faith, lack of spiritual |
Spiritual depression Develop
faith – study, pray, attend church Repentance,
keep commandments Accept
God’s forgiveness Service to
others |
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Every-day depression The typical ups and downs all go
through |
Every-day depression Counseling |
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These causes & treatments are not mutual
exclusive They may
be combined |
*Medication
may also be used temporarily to help manage feelings while counseling deals
with the core issues |