...towards Addressing the Higher Incidence of Depression in Women in the Philippines What happens when it hurts too much to live? Unlike temporary bouts of sadness, depression is a constant lingering feeling that can propel people to their death (Tracy, 2013). It can develop in anyone, regardless of race, culture, social class, age, or gender. However, across virtually all cultures and socioeconomic classes, women are more likely to experience depression than men. Clinical depression affects 2-3 times as many women as men in many societies around the world. It is estimated that 1 out of every 8 women will suffer from clinical depression in her lifetime (Public Broadcasting Service, 2008). A variety of factors unique to women's lives are suspected to play a role in developing depression. Women are particularly vulnerable to depression after giving birth. Many new mothers experience a brief episode of mild mood changes known as the “baby blues,” but some will suffer from postpartum depression, a much more serious condition (National Institute of Mental Health, 2009). It is also reported that sexual and physical abuses, which are higher in women, are major risk factors for depression (Goodwin, 2010). Women molested as children are more likely to have clinical depression at some point in their lives. A higher incidence of depression among women who have been raped as adolescents or adults have been perceived as well. Similarly, women who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual...
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...You’re living in the Great Depression, and the tragic headlines appear to be everywhere you look. Men out of jobs and become homeless! Men are not able to support their families. Images of men representing the prevailing crisis. Men… men… men! Where do the women get a say in all of this? ‘WHERE DO WOMEN FIT INTO ALL OF THIS?’ Prior to the 1930s, the inequality between men and women was unbelievable. The typical household back then consisted of a father who was expected to be the major breadwinner and ‘protector’ of the home. There was also the children who attended school if their families could afford it, but what did the women do? The women were practically the maids whose duty consisted of cooking, cleaning and taking care of their spouses. With the unexpected great depression, their responsibilities had changed. As unemployment rates were increasing, the reliance on and women and sometimes children increased as well....
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...Stephanie Hazelton Psyc 101 Pro. Lydia Tchividjian July 9, 2012 Being a Christian has made my dating and mating process experiences highly different. I had a hard time at first with dating as a Christian. I would go out on dates and completely cast guys out because of little things that they would do. I was being very self righteous in my opinion. So I decided to let my hair down a little, but when I did that I ended up losing my virginity to a man that was not meant to be my husband. I had to regroup myself and get my life back on the right track. Through much prayer and mentoring with a close friend, I got back to the place I needed to be. These are some of the main reason why there are some big differences with dating and mating as a Christian and as a worldly being. Dating and mating as a worldly being tells you that meeting someone that fits with you is a great thing. If you fall in love with that person it’s a great thing, and the best way to show that love for each other is by making love to that person. The pre caution that you should take is making sure you use protection. The world tells you that there is nothing wrong with these actions. I know better than that. In the bible it tells us that sex is suppose to be between a husband and his wife. Our bodies are supposed to be a living sacrifice holy and acceptable unto Christ.(Holy Bible) Now how can we be a living sacrifice if with are just freely sleeping with any and everybody that we feel we are...
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...Many people think that Black Women don’t suffer from mental health problems. The rates of mental health problems among black women are significantly higher than average because of psychological factors that result directly from their experiences as Black Americans. (Leary) These Experiences include Racism, Cultural Alienation and Domestic Violence Many people in the African American community see mental health problems as being lazy or just making excuses for failing. To some, seeking professional help is admitting that you are crazy. The history of the African American survival from slavery to the overcoming of racism, and economic oppression play a large part in fueling the myth that says African Americans don’t fall apart. The image of the “strong black woman” as represented by historical figures is still real in African American...
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...The Great Depression started in 1929, with the stock market crash of October 24. This crash and the crash 16 days later, lead to millions of shares being worthless and investors being wiped out. The stock market crash lead to an incline in spending and investment, which in turn led to factories reducing down their production and firing employees. American who had bought on credit fell into debt and the foreclosures and evictions rose. During the Great Depression, many men were saddled with unemployment or a reduction in wages. This meant that a nuclear family could not depend entirely on a husband pay check, as they have done is the past. This lead to a large number of women joining or trying to join the workforce. Unfortunately for women during this time, many people viewed married...
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...the Great Depression The Great Depression was one of the hardest times for Americans in history, their lives were not going to be the same after this. One change was men losing their jobs, but not only was it men, it was women as well. Families started to separate throughout the Great Depression because of different views about work. Also, African Americans were affected by the depression worse than Americans. These are only some of the struggles during the depression; some struggles are men and women trying to find jobs, families and how they were never the same, and African American lives. The first major detail about the Great Depression is women jobs compared to men’s jobs and how different they were. The depression gave women more of a chance to get involved in the work. Women had an easier time keeping their jobs as teachers, nurses, secretaries, etc. than men kept their jobs. Although women had an advantage of finding jobs they didn’t get paid as much as what a man got paid....
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...How the Great Depression Affected Women The Great Depression was one of the most devastating hits to the economy of the United States of America. When the stock market crashed, a huge portion of the USA was at risk of unemployment. Families lost their homes, workers lost their income, and it seemed as if the dream of living in the land of the free was not so rewarding after all. Very few companies were able to pull through the entire period of the Great Depression, as companies shut down workers lost jobs left and right. However most people do not realize that this economic blow affected women differently. During the Great Depression, the average woman’s life became very difficult, while some inspiring woman rose up to make their mark on the...
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...1930s-1940s the great depression had a negative impact on the United States’ economy and affected everyone no matter their race or sex. At this time, it was America’s number one priority to try to pick the country back up from this unfortunate event. But, at the same time the women of this nation were continuing to struggle with daily life and the depression only made it worse for them. As president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, along with his wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, set out to discuss and positively change major issues in America. They did what they could to try to correct both women’s equality and the effects of the depression on the country. This paper will show different perspectives on how women struggled and set out to make...
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...Mid Term Women’s Health As a women in the United States I am very fortunate to have access to health care. I know that many women in other countries are not as fortunate as I am. There are many disparities when it comes to health, however there is one humbler in the equation. Mental health services can be sorely lacking, both in the United States and in other countries around the world. Women that come from all walks of life can have trouble receiving the care that they desperately need when it comes to their mental health. In this paper I plan to explore the stigmatization of depression and how postpartum depression can be found in women around the world. Women’s health has come a long way in the United States, no one is denying that. However...
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...Depression disproportionately strikes women and older persons. Hence, older women constitute one of the populations most strongly affected by depression. The psychology of depression has historically received considerable attention, particularly as a disorder with an impact on women. A number of factors identify the depression phenomenon as arising as much from social influences as from the structure of individual emotional lives. At the same time, the results of medical research and medical treatment suggest a physiological basis for many, if not most, of the symptoms of depression. Treatments for depression try, in some instances, to address those physiological factors. In other instances, treatments attempt to address the complex of cognitive, behavioral and social factors that may underlie depression. It may be that depression as a recognizable disorder reflects the interaction of several elements in ways that at least partially explain its prevalance among older women. The incidence of depression is markedly higher among females than among males. Studies vary in the actual numbers they yield, but women across age groups are apparently about two times more likely than males to suffer from depression (Brown & Harris, 1978). Because almost every study of depression conducted in industrialized nations reveals a substantial sex difference in depression, researchers believe that there actually is a difference in the population and not some widespread flaw in depression...
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...June 28, 2015 Depression: Cause and Effects A common but serious mood disorder, depression causes sadness, insomnia, feelings of worthlessness, and in its extreme form, suicidal thoughts, for an extended period of time, interfering with a person’s daily life (Andrews and Thomson, Jr.; “What Is Depression?”). While research primarily focuses on depression’s costs to the individual suffering from it, as well as his or her family and friends, some studies have found that depression does cause beneficial things to happen, such as greater success at analyzing complex problems and solving social dilemmas (Andrews and Thomson, Jr.). Depressive disorder comes in several forms, including major depression, in which severe symptoms interfere with one’s daily life and activities including eating, sleeping, and simply enjoying one’s life; persistent depressive disorder, which is depression that lasts two or more years; psychotic depression, which involves a break with reality or seeing or hearing hallucinations; postpartum depression in which women experience depression after giving birth; seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in which one suffers depression during winter months; and bipolar disorder, in which one cycles between manic and depressive stages (“What Is Depression?”). Women more than men are most likely to suffer from a depressive disorder , and even how women experience depression is different from how men experience it (“What Is Depression?”). Causes of Depression Considered...
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...A3 OLAGOKE-ERINOMO DOC. POST PARTUM DEPRESSION: THE NURSING ROLE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Post-partum depression is a common complication of pregnancy; as many as one in five women in British Columbia will experience significant depression in relation to her pregnancy and childbirth (BC Reproductive Mental Health Program, 2006) Perinatal depression – which occurs from the time of conception to one year after childbirth – is a significant health issue. The research literature indicates that ten to twenty percent of women are affected by perinatal depression while BC data indicate that twelve percent of women between nine months prenatal and nine months postnatal receive physician services for depression (BC Reproductive Mental Health Program, 2006). Postpartum depression is used loosely to refer to a collection of emotional symptoms associated with pregnancy and childbirth. It can be conceptualized as a continuum with symptoms worsening over time in some women (Clemmens, Driscoll, & Beck, 2004 as cited in Bowles B, Coleman N, & Jansen L, 2011). There are three levels of severity: baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. Baby blues are experienced as mood swings, crying spells, sadness, anxiety, or dependency (Bennett & Indman, 2003 as cited in Bowles B, et al, 2011). Other symptoms might include impatience, irritability, restlessness, or loneliness (USDHHS, 2002 as cited in Bowles B, et al 2011). These symptoms are sometimes attributed...
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...Kate Schneider NURS 490 W2A - Capstone Experience Annotated Bibliography Godderis, R., Adair, C., & Brager, N. (2009). Applying new techniques to an old ally: A qualitative validation study of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Women and Birth. 22(1). DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2008.10.002 The purpose of this article was to present the results of a study using cognitive interviewing techniques. The techniques were utilized to interview pregnant and postpartum women about their experience of completing the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The study was qualitative and in-depth. The study consisted of nine pregnant and postpartum women who were recommended for follow-up psychiatric care. The nine pregnant and postpartum women completed the EPDS and following completion were questioned about their experiences. A technique known as cognitive interviewing techniques was utilized for further understanding of how the women interpreted the questions. The outcome of the participant's opinion was that the EPDS was precise, easy to follow, and overall easy to answer. It is important to note that eight of the nine participants had completed some college education. Six out of the ten EPDS scale were identified as potential concerns and variations in interpretation of the questions. Overall, the results indicated that it might be useful for the EPDS to be administered. Further questioning regarding details surrounding the woman’s responses is necessary in...
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...The Great Depression During the great depression, the lives of most every American was disrupted. The effects of the depression sent waves throughout the world from women having to work with the economy being crippled. The life of many families was shattered which separated children from their families. Many banks were shut down due to the drop in the stock market. The thought of living the American dream was no a blur for people could not buy nor own deteriorating their lives. The Great Depression had an immense impact on the lives of families. The average family income was nearly fifty percent lower previous to the depression began. Millions of families were evicted from their home due to losing their savings. “Children of impoverished families, recalling memories of family life during the 1930s, often remembered their fathers as emotionally distant and indifferent”. Teens rode on freight trains or hiked on mountains and roads to look for work. Families with small children often did not have food so the children were...
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...Research Paper: Victory Over Depression Abstract: In today’s society depression can be seen as taboo and something that is not socially acceptable. However, it is the ongoing reality for many women. The struggle with depression in the life of women is more common than not, whether it is undiagnosed or diagnosis it is prevalent regardless of ones socioeconomically background. The paper will explore depression onset, treatment and explore how individuals can have work towards having complete victory over depression. Class session 9 – “Fox Meadows Assisted Living”, page 177-178, Sweeney-Feld and Oetjen textbook. The case study questions that you must respond to are found on page 178. The review of each team case should not exceed 12 double spaced pages, not including your APA cover page and a reference page. All type must be Times Roman 12 point pica. Use the APA style for citing all sources The team management paper (e.g., case analysis) accounts for 25 points, or 25 percent of your grade Background: The black box of depression can potentially have an unpredictable impact on the life of an individual. Those who struggle with this diagnosis on a day to day basis at times cannot predict the outcome of the situation if left untreated. That National Alliance of Mental Illness reports nearly 15 million Americans averaging one and ten adults experience some form of depression annually. The statistics amongst women are considerably startling because one...
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