Some psychotherapists such as Parson et al would argue that CBT misrepresents the patient's past or beliefs and that if it lacks any scientific knowledge, CBT would be regarded less efficient. ... Unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, emotions and physiology should be broken, and steps taken to reduce the chances of the problem recurring, Bennett-Levy et al (2004, p.276). ... The idea that CBT and drug treatment can be similarly effective is evident in a study conducted by Goldapple et al (2004, edited by Pariante, 2009 p.288). Goldapple et al (2004, edited by Pariante 2009, p.288) cond...

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 4 system is based on the non-Kraepelinian model where disorders are seen as independent from one another. Categories of mental disorders are based on observable, phenotypic features rather than etiologies and neurobiological factors (Brown & Barlow, 2009; Watson, 2005). The DSMs categorical approach to disorders brings up questions about the validity of these categories. In the DSM 4, psychopathology is organized into general diagnostic classes of specific disorders and diagnostic subtypes. This type of classification of disorders...

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In addition (as Barkow et al. and Heinrich and Gil-White have noted), when an individual is perceived to command a high degree of deference or popularity this too can elicit preferential attention. ... Research Flaws Beyond further investigating "Facebook depression," there may be other effects of the medium that are worthy of inquiry (Krasnova et al., 2013). ...

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Around 3 million adolescents struggling with depression never get help they need because of prejudice about mental illness inadequate mental-health resources and wide spread ignorance about how emotional problems can wreck young lives (Wingert et al). ... Digestive problem such as dry Mouth nausea and diarrhea are some of the other problems a depressed person can face ("Understanding Depression").Few other warning signs of a depressed teen are physical complains like headache, frequent absences from school or a drop in grades, bouts of 3 shouting and crying, loss of interest ...

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In addition, France et al. (2007) suggests with the use of antidepressants, adding psychotherapy to the treatment plan may prove to be more effective in reducing or even eliminating the symptoms of clinical depression. ...

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Abstract Depression is more than just sadness and can have a serious impact on one's life, it is a debilitating disease. This paper will explain how depression has been treated throughout mankind. It will explore the understandings of how depressions was discovered and what people believed triggered it. University Health Services at Berkley believes there are 3 common symptoms of depression; Physical, Behavioral, and Emotional. Depression doesn't have any boundaries, it can affect all ages, gender and races (Chronic Depression, Pettit, PhD, Joiner, PhD). ...

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Mood disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse, and suicide, all of which can hide depressive symptoms (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996). ... For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations which could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents (Lasko et al., 1996). ...

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Mood disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse, and suicide, all of which can hide depressive symptoms (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996). ... For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations which could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents (Lasko et al., 1996). ...

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Preliminary evidence also suggests that the hypothyroidism may actually lead to rapid cycling (Bauer et al., 1990). ... Based on current data, the risk of a child with Ebsteins's anomaly being born to a mother who took Lithium during her first trimester of pregnancy is approximately 1 in 8,000, or 2.5 times that of the general population (Jacobson et al., 1992). ...

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Preliminary evidence also suggests that the hypothyroidism may actually lead to rapid cycling (Bauer et al., 1990). ... Based on current data, the risk of a child with Ebsteins's anomaly being born to a mother who took Lithium during her first trimester of pregnancy is approximately 1 in 8,000, or 2.5 times that of the general population (Jacobson et al., 1992). ...

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Teenage depression is frequently illustrated as an invisible illness that has symptoms that easily mask one's negative emotions. It makes adolescence incredibly emotional and causes behavioral extremes. The severity of depression in a high school teenager can vary from person to person. Each individ...

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Mood disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse and suicide (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996) all of which can hide depressive symptoms. ... For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations that could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents (Lasko et al., 1996). ...

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Maternal Depression 1 Running Head: DEPRESSION ASSOCIATED WITH ATTACHMENT Maternal Depression's Affects on the Infant's Quality of Attachment Maternal Depression 2 Abstract The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that maternal depression and quality of ...

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As many as 19 million Americans are affected by mood disorders (the two main types of mood disorders are bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder which are described as disturbances in mood, behavior and emotion). Bipolar disorder is a complex disorder in which the core feature is pathological...

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The experience of major depression is not solely a personal event especially when discussing young children- families are affected, school life is effected and certainly young children do not understand why it is they are feeling the way they are. When the sufferer is a child, the family is ultimate...

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