depressed teenagers stop spending time with their friends. they often refuse phone calls).6. Chemical abuse. (depressed teenagers attempt to relieve depression, but often the result is addiction. what they don't realize is that alcohol and drugs are depressants, not mood elevators and their depression worsens.7. Loss of interest in pleasurable activities. (finding no pleasure in activities they used to enjoy, such as going to movies or rock concerts, reading books, watching TV, listening to music or sports. as well as no involvement in new activities).Why are women statistically twice as vunerable to depression as men?From the age of about fifteen, girls start to become physically weaker than guys, making them easier targets for abuse. Females are much more concerned about their looks and might get really upset if they are not tall enough or overweight. This is off the topic, but many girls go on a diet and forget that lowered food consumption actually stops them from growing! Many women live their lives at home looking after the kids, constant way of life is likely to cause a depression.Depression in the elderlyDetecting depression in the elderly may be complicated by several factors. Often the symptoms of depression such as fatigue, loss of appetite, and sleeping difficulties are associated with the aging process or a medical condition rather than with depression. Contributing factors include the loss of a spouse or close friends, chronic pain and illness, difficulty with mobility, frustration with memory loss, difficulty adapting to changing circumstances such as moving from a home to a retirement facility, or changes within the family. Depression can also be a sign of a medical problem. It may be complicated by brain disorders associated with the aging process such as Alzheimer's disease or organic brain syndrome. Risk factors are related to contributing factors. Depression in the elderly is a widespread problem.MORE FACTS: Every e...
