1. The Aftermath of Drug Abuse
People who suffer from Bipolar experience such irregular shifting cycles between sever depression and upward manic periods. ... Bipolar usually develops in the late teens and/or early adulthood; and according to the article "Bipolar Disorder,"" only 1% of dem/o over the age of 18 are diagnosed with it. ... The article "Health Guide A-Z"" states that "Those who suffer from it experience episodes of depression and mania; which may be caused from brain chemicals called neurotransmitters"" (1). ... Idilo with bipolar also experience a neurological disorder with poor hem/o rrhea to the brain. It...
Despite this increased suicide rate, depression in this age group is greatly under-diagnosed and leads to serious difficulties in school, work and personal adjustment that may often continue into adulthood. ... Many physicians tend to think of depression as an illness of adulthood. ... In actuality, 7-14% of children will experience an episode of major depression before the age of 15. ...
Many people with dysthymia also experience major depressive episodes at some time in their lives. ... Women experience depression about twice as often as men.1 Many hormonal factors may contribute to the increased rate of depression in women-particularly such factors as menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, pre-menopause, and menopause. ...