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Symptoms:

  • Changes in sleep and appetite 

  • loss of energy 

  • lack of interest in activities 

  • hopelessness 

  • physical aches/pains

  • lack of concentration 

  • suicidal thoughts

Statistics for Depression:

  • Young adults aged 18-25 (typical college aged individuals) are the highest group to have a major depressive episode

  • only 65% received care by a professional or medication

  • approximately 35% did not receive any form of treatment

Major Depression:

One of the most common mental disorders that could result in severe impairments that interfere with major daily activities 

Depression's Impact on the Brain:

  • Imaging studies have shown that the frontal lobe of the brain becomes less active when a person is depressed 

  • the Frontal lobe controls problem solving, memory and language​

  • when these aspects are affected, it leads to academic impairment

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Disorder Types:

  • Panic disorder 

  • generalized anxiety disorder 

  • phobia 

  • social anxiety disorder 

  • Ptsd 

  • obsessive-compulsive disorder 

Symptoms:

  • feeling restless or on-edge

  • easily fatigued 

  • difficulty concentrating 

  • being irritable 

  • having sleep problems 

Anxiety Statistics:

  • 22.3% of adults aged 18-29 experienced an anxiety disorder in the past year 

  • anxiety disorders are higher for females (23.4%) compared to males (14.3%)

Anxiety:

There are various anxiety disorders, but all of them share features of excessive anxiety and related behavioral disturbances. Anxiety disorders can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work as well as relationships

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