I have a man, a child, a cat, friends, a successful career..." (Brampton, 2008, p.162). Finally, she sought professional help. She was prescribed with various types of drugs, attended many therapy sessions, spent time in many psychiatric hospitals, but this was just a beginning of a long journey. She would go months feeling robust, energetic, and upbeat, full of life but then, out of nowhere, depression would strike like a bullet again. Sally described in the story how depression is defined according to The diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). Mild to moderate depression includes the first two symptoms and at least one other. Severe depression is the first two symptoms and at least two weeks without significant improvement. 1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by wither subjective report or observation made by others. In children and adolescents, this can manifest as irritable mood. 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, almost all, activates of the day, nearly every day. 3. Significant weight loss when not dieting, or weight gain, or a decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. 4. Insomnia or hypersomnia (sleeping excessively) nearly
I have a man, a child, a cat, friends, a successful career..." (Brampton, 2008, p.162). Finally, she sought professional help. She was prescribed with various types of drugs, attended many therapy sessions, spent time in many psychiatric hospitals, but this was just a beginning of a long journey. She would go months feeling robust, energetic, and upbeat, full of life but then, out of nowhere, depression would strike like a bullet again. Sally described in the story how depression is defined according to The diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). Mild to moderate depression includes the first two symptoms and at least one other. Severe depression is the first two symptoms and at least two weeks without significant improvement. 1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by wither subjective report or observation made by others. In children and adolescents, this can manifest as irritable mood. 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, almost all, activates of the day, nearly every day. 3. Significant weight loss when not dieting, or weight gain, or a decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. 4. Insomnia or hypersomnia (sleeping excessively) nearly