英语话题—抑郁症Depression

1、Chen JinfengChen Jinfeng42315 Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, an estimated 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression.Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.More women are affected by de

2、pression than men.At its worst, depression can lead to suicide.There are effective treatments for depression. Depression is a mental health disorder, a psychiatric（精神病的）condition，characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite,

3、 feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. Specifically, it is a mood disorder characterized by persistently low mood in which there is a feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Depression is different from the fluctuations in mood that we all experience as a part of a normal and healthy life.

4、 Temporary emotional responses to the challenges of everyday life do not constitute depression. According to the US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), 8% of people over the age of 12 years has depression in any two-week period. The World Health Organization (WHO) puts depression at th

5、e top of the list - it is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of disability. The organization estimates that 350 million people around the world are affected by depression. Signs are the features that may be noticed by the doctor and others.Signs of a person with depression inclu

6、de: 1.Appearing miserable, tearful eyes, furrowed brows, down-turned corners of the mouth. 2.Slumped posture, lack of eye contact and facial expressionLittle body movement, and speech changes (for example, soft voice, use of monosyllabic words) 3.Gloomy, pessimistic, humorless, passive, lethargic, i

7、ntroverted, hypercritical of self and others, complaining.Depressed mood - feeling sad or lowReduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, loss of sexual desireUnintentional weight loss (without dieting) or low appetiteInsomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleepin

8、g)Psychomotor agitation (for example, restlessness, pacing up and down), or psychomotor retardation (slowed movements and speech)Fatigue or loss of energyFeelings of worthlessness or guiltWorsened ability to think, concentrate or make decisionsRecurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at su

9、icide. There are a number of factors that may increase the chance of depression, including the following: Past physical, or emotional abuse can increase the vulnerability to clinical depression later in life. Depression in someone who has the biological vulnerability to develop depression may result

10、 from personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends. Sadness or grief from the death or loss of a loved one, though natural, may increase the risk of depression. First-degree relatives of depressed patients are themselves at higher risk, and occurrence of depression between identical

11、 twins is high. Genetic factors may influence individual responses to events that trigger depression Sometimes depression co-exists with a major illness or may be triggered by another medical condition. Problems such as social isolation due to other mental illnesses or being cast out of a family or

12、social group can contribute to the risk of developing clinical depression. Depression is a treatable mental illness that can usually be managed in primary care by a general practitioner, but may be the subject of care by a specialist - a psychiatrist for, example. There are three components to the m

13、anagement of depression: （心理治疗）（心理治疗） - also known as talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - antidepressants. The treatment plan for depression will depend on the type one have and how severe it is. Please create a good living environment, improve the way of life, pay attent

14、ion to diet and exercise, and adjust the negative emotions. 1.Exercise regularly.Believe it or not, exercise is essentially a 1.Exercise regularly.Believe it or not, exercise is essentially a natural antidepressant.natural antidepressant.2.Get the right amount of sleep. In addition to helping your b

15、ody 2.Get the right amount of sleep. In addition to helping your body function at its best, it is a mood regulator, easing your mind.function at its best, it is a mood regulator, easing your mind.3.Eat a healthy diet. Eating a low-fat diet, rich in vitamins, 3.Eat a healthy diet. Eating a low-fat di

16、et, rich in vitamins, nutrients.nutrients.4.Avoid alcohol and drugs. Alcohol is a depressant that can alter 4.Avoid alcohol and drugs. Alcohol is a depressant that can alter your mood without you even realizing it.your mood without you even realizing it.5.Monitor your overall health. Visit your doct

17、or regularly for 5.Monitor your overall health. Visit your doctor regularly for routine physical check-ups.routine physical check-ups.To avoid spiraling downward, work on thinking positively. Learn to accept what you cant change and focus on changing what you can. Getting out of your head and into t

18、he zone of helping others helps keep you busy, your mind buzzing with positivity, and helps you feel good about yourself and the world around you. Manage your stress with activities like yoga, acupuncture, meditation or even video games.Make it a point to wake up in the morning and do it automatically. This will get your mind primed for positivity and be encouraging throughout the day