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Clinical Depression is a Medical Problem
ISMAIL Korme, LICSW, LCSW-CCommunity Mental Health Awareness Series
OCO, Washington DC 09/29/2015
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Disclaimer
The purpose of this presentation is not to provide a medical advice or professional counseling with Specific diagnosis. Rather it is to educate, create awareness and identify resources . If you think you can relate to some of the symptoms of depression discussed in this presentation, you should seek help from your Primary care provider or a therapist. Resources are provided on the last page of this presentation.
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Goals and Objectives
To educate our self and the community as to why Depression is a mental health issue
To understand the impact of the stigma associated with Mental illness
To identify resources for those who are seeking treatment
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True or False
Depression is a form of Mental illness
Only weak people gets depressed
Females have higher rates of depression than males
Depression does not run in the family
Only adults can get depressed
Talking about depression can only makes it worse
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Easy to explain physical complaints
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Human Brain
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Images of a Depressed Person
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The image of Depressed brain
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Definition
Depression is a mood disorder. It is an impairment associated with social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Depression can be a normal reaction to situation but can be also be disabling.
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Facts
World wide there are more than 350 million people who are suffering from some sort of depression.( Source: WHO)
About 9 % of American adults suffer from some form of depression.
Married women are more likely to be depressed than unmarried women.
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Physical symptoms
Fatigue
Memory loss
Sleep problems
Trouble concentrating
Weight gain or loss
Headaches
Backaches
Muscle aches
Chest pain
Joint pain
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Emotional Symptoms
• Crying • Staying in bed all day and more• Frowning all the time • Feeling sad• Lacking energy • Lacking interest in activities• Sleeping or eating too much • Agitation and restlessness• Craving for carbohydrates• Anhedonia • Inability to concentrate or think• Feeling of worthlessness• Feeling of hopelessness• Suicidal ideation
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Types of Depression
Major Depression- Five or more serious symptoms of depression for more than two weeks
Persistent Depressive Disorder- Depression lasting two years or longer
Bipolar Disorder- Mood swing between high energy and low energy episodes
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)- usually happens during the winter season
Psychotic Depression- Person with both psychotic and depression at the same time
Postpartum Depression- Women exhibiting symptoms of Depression after childbirth ( before?)
Premenstrual Dysphonic Disorder (PMDD)- Depression at the start of menstrual period
'Situational' Depression- Depression when confronted with a very stressful situation
Atypical Depression- Symptoms are usually different from other types of depression
discussed above
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Treatment of Depression
Talk therapy
Medication
Combination of two or more treatments
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Light therapy
Web-based/smart phone apps intervention
Collaboration with other professionals
Eat balanced diet and count your calories
Relaxation techniques
Physical activity
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Other remedies
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Herbal
Holy water
Self help (exercise, relaxation, prayers)
Support groups
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Self medication
Alcohol and other addictive substance use; which is eventually self destructive over time if used to treat depression
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Professional Service Providers
• Psychologists • Psychiatrists • Clinical Social Workers• Professional Counselors• Other Health Professionals
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Other Providers
Spiritual leaders
Faith healers
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Stigma
The shame of being hospitalized for mental illness
The stigma of caring the diagnosis of major mental illness
The isolation the person imposes on himself
The isolation the society imposes on the person
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In Summary
3 must do’s when one is inflicted with a disabling emotional illness:
1- Seek professional treatment
2-Seek disability benefits
3- Seek support groups
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Web Sources
• http://dbh.dc.gov/ • http://dhmh.maryland.gov/• http://dbhds.virginia.gov/• http://www.nami.org/ • http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/• http://cdc.gov/• http://www.mayoclinic.org/• http://www.psychiatry.org/• www.nimh.nih.gov • http://www.who.int/• http://www.samhsa.gov/