Category: Depression

  • Neighborhood Racial Discrimination and the Development of Major Depression by Russell

    Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion Reference Introduction Even though the days of slavery are long over, unfortunately, racism did not become a matter of the past. There are still many stereotypes and prejudices around the world that negatively influence innocent lives by implementing a systematic restriction of the rights of people of color.…

  • The Rise of Depression in the Era of the Internet

    The Internet, social networks, and online streams have become a staple of modern life. Almost every person with access to the Web is influenced in some way by the infinite amount of information. The Internet connects far-flung corners of the world at a previously unimagined level. Yet, despite the increasing digitalization and intensifying communication, depression,…

  • Postnatal Depression: Prevalence of Postnatal Depression in Bahrain

    Table of Contents Description of the study Summary of results Limitations Reference Description of the study Postnatal depression is one of the major psychological disorders that affect women in Bahrain. It exists among women depending on various risk factors. However, its prevalence has not yet been established. The study was aimed at estimating the prevalence…

  • Depression in the Elderly  Psychology

    Table of Contents Introduction Clinical depression or typical depression Forms of behavior Therapy and the consequence References Introduction Depression can be defined as a state of anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness (Kail & Cavanaugh, 2011). It can affect people across all ages, who present with diverse signs and symptoms (Blatt, 2004). It has been shown…

  • Depression in Older Persons  Psychology

    Introduction This paper reviews the article titled, Effectiveness of integrative and instrumental reminiscence therapies on depression symptoms reduction in institutionalized older adults: An empirical study by Karimi et al. (2010) and published in the journal of Aging and Mental Health 14(7), 881-887. This article presents the research findings of a study conducted in Iran to…

  • Is Creativity A Modern Panacea From Boredom and Depression?

    Introduction The modern life rhythms that revolve around people make us feel stressed about every single event-taking place in our lives. As a result, communication, daily life, and working patterns become nothing but fixed mechanisms that are deprived of any additional thoughts and perspectives. Scientists claim that such an attitude to life directly influences peoples…

  • Neighborhood Racial Discrimination and the Development of Major Depression by Russell

    Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion Reference Introduction Even though the days of slavery are long over, unfortunately, racism did not become a matter of the past. There are still many stereotypes and prejudices around the world that negatively influence innocent lives by implementing a systematic restriction of the rights of people of color.…

  • Impacts of Stress of Low Income on the Risk of Depression in Children

    Introduction Childhood poverty is a pervasive and prevalent societal problem with significant adversarial impacts on their mental health. Findings from multiple studies illustrate that young ones from impoverished backgrounds are at an increased risk of developing depression than those in a high socioeconomic environment. Notably, households with low levels of income experience many forms of…

  • The Effects of Forgiveness Therapy on Depression for Women

    Table of Contents Summary Reflection Application Reference Summary An article on the effect of forgiveness therapy on anxiety and depression was written by Gayle L. Reed and Robert D. Enright in 2006. This study analyzes the impact of forgiveness therapy on the emotional state of women who have experienced emotional abuse. This study was conducted…

  • Postnatal Depression: Prevalence of Postnatal Depression in Bahrain

    Table of Contents Description of the study Summary of results Limitations Reference Description of the study Postnatal depression is one of the major psychological disorders that affect women in Bahrain. It exists among women depending on various risk factors. However, its prevalence has not yet been established. The study was aimed at estimating the prevalence…