Week 7 DQ 2
Anxiety and depression are two of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders.
Describe societal factors that may contribute to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Are there
steps that can be taken to help reduce the occurrence of anxiety and depression in society?
There are different types of depressive disorders, and while there are many similarities among
them, each depressive disorder has its own unique set of symptoms. Depression and anxiety
disorders are different, but people with depression often experience symptoms similar to those of
an anxiety disorder, such as nervousness, irritability, and problems sleeping and concentrating.
But each disorder has its own causes and its own emotional and behavioral symptoms.
Although many of the treatments recommended for depression are also effective in treating SAD,
such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT),
treatment must still be tailored to the specific disorder.
Depression occurs more often in women than men. Some differences in the manner in which the
depressed mood manifests has been found based on sex and age. In men it manifests often as
tiredness, irritability and anger. They may show more reckless behavior and abuse drugs and
alcohol. They also tend to not recognize that they are depressed and fail to seek help.
In women depression tends to manifest as sadness, worthlessness, and guilt.
In younger children depression is more likely to manifest as school refusal, anxiety when
separated from parents, and worry about parents dying. Depressed teenagers tend to be irritable,
sulky, and get into trouble in school. They also frequently have co-morbid anxiety, eating
disorders, or substance abuse.
In older adult’s depression may manifest more subtly as they tend to be less likely to admit to
feelings of sadness or grief and medical illnesses which are more common in this population also
contributes or causes the depression.
Many people who develop depression have a history of an anxiety disorder earlier in life. There
is no evidence one disorder causes the other, but there is clear evidence that many people suffer
from both disorders. If you have social anxiety disorder you are six times more likely to develop
depression, dysthymia or bipolar. People with social anxiety disorder withdraw out of fear of
negative evaluation by others while people with depression withdraw due to lack of enjoyment.
There are several approaches to psychotherapy that could be used to reduce anxiety and
depression in society.
Anxiety and depression are two of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders.
Describe societal factors that may contribute to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Are there
steps that can be taken to help reduce the occurrence of anxiety and depression in society?
There are different types of depressive disorders, and while there are many similarities among
them, each depressive disorder has its own unique set of symptoms. Depression and anxiety
disorders are different, but people with depression often experience symptoms similar to those of
an anxiety disorder, such as nervousness, irritability, and problems sleeping and concentrating.
But each disorder has its own causes and its own emotional and behavioral symptoms.
Although many of the treatments recommended for depression are also effective in treating SAD,
such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT),
treatment must still be tailored to the specific disorder.
Depression occurs more often in women than men. Some differences in the manner in which the
depressed mood manifests has been found based on sex and age. In men it manifests often as
tiredness, irritability and anger. They may show more reckless behavior and abuse drugs and
alcohol. They also tend to not recognize that they are depressed and fail to seek help.
In women depression tends to manifest as sadness, worthlessness, and guilt.
In younger children depression is more likely to manifest as school refusal, anxiety when
separated from parents, and worry about parents dying. Depressed teenagers tend to be irritable,
sulky, and get into trouble in school. They also frequently have co-morbid anxiety, eating
disorders, or substance abuse.
In older adult’s depression may manifest more subtly as they tend to be less likely to admit to
feelings of sadness or grief and medical illnesses which are more common in this population also
contributes or causes the depression.
Many people who develop depression have a history of an anxiety disorder earlier in life. There
is no evidence one disorder causes the other, but there is clear evidence that many people suffer
from both disorders. If you have social anxiety disorder you are six times more likely to develop
depression, dysthymia or bipolar. People with social anxiety disorder withdraw out of fear of
negative evaluation by others while people with depression withdraw due to lack of enjoyment.
There are several approaches to psychotherapy that could be used to reduce anxiety and
depression in society.
