being ages 18 to 44. So far there seems to be no relationship between depression and race or religion. With marital status on the other hand, people who have been separated show the highest rates of depressive symptoms, and those who have never been married or are presently married show the lowest rates. Lastly, the rates of depressive symptoms are significantly higher in people of a lower social class than people of the higher social classes. There is also a higher rate of bipolar depressive disorder in men and women with higher educational achievement than those of middle and lower levels. SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSIONDepression is a common medical condition with very specific symptoms. Symptoms of depression fall into several groups that are typically grouped into broad categories based on their similarities. Mood symptoms are the defining feature of affective disorders such as depression. Motivational symptoms include those behaviors that refer to goal directness. Depressed people often suffer a deficit in this area and some may find it extremely difficult to do even the smallest chore. Somatic symptoms refer to the physical changes that may accompany depression and include alterations in sleeping patterns, appetite, and sexual interest. Finally cognitive symptoms reflect peoples ability to concentrate and make decisions, and how they evaluate themselves. The symptoms of depression can vary from person to person. Some writers (Levitt & Lubin, 1975; Beck, 1973; Lewinsohn, 1975) have summarized the signs of severe depression:-Behavioral excess- complaints of money, job, housing, noise, poor memory, confusion, loneliness, lack of care and love, running away, rebellious, aggressive obsessed with guilt and concern about doing wrong, about being irresponsible, about the welfare of others, crying, suicidal threats or attempts.-Behavioral deficits- socially withdrawn, doesnt talk, indecisive, cant work regularly, difficulty communica...
