英语话题—抑郁症Depression.pptx

; The Outline;Key facts;What is 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 the 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.;Symptoms of depression;The criteria used to make a diagnosis of depression are based on the symptoms that are present, so the list of possible symptoms is similar: ※Depressed mood - feeling sad or low ※Reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, loss of sexual desire ※Unintentional weight loss (without dieting) or low appetite ※Insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) ※Psychomotor agitation (for example, restlessness, pacing up and down), or psychomotor retardation (slowed movements and speech) ※Fatigue or loss of energy ※Feelings of worthlessness or guilt ※Worsened ability to think, concentrate or make decisions ※Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide.;What Are the Main Causes of Depression?; 4.Genetic factors. First-degree relatives of depressed patients are themselves at higher risk, and occurrence of depression between identical twins is high. Genetic factors may influence individual responses to events that trigger depression 5 .Serious illnesses. Sometimes depression co-exists with a major illness or may be triggered by another medical condition. 6.Other personal problems. Problems such as social isolation due to other mental illnesses or being cast out of a family or social group can contribute to the risk of developing clinical depression.;Treatments for depression;How to Prevent Depression;※Taking Care of Your Mind; Life is what you make it, so try to make it beautiful. ;