Grade 11 - questions: depression: diagnosis and treatment

1. Explain why diagnosing a mental illness such as depression is not as precise a process as diagnosing a physical disease.

2. What is the DSM-IV and how is it used in the diagnoses and treatment of depression?

3. Explain how the culture a person belongs to can influence whether or not they are diagnosed with a mental illness such as depression.

Which Kids Are Most Likely To Be Bullied?

Studies have found that kids who are chronically bullied at school have a hgher rate of depression.  Now research has determined some early emerging characteristics of those children who are more likely to be bullied.

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1850405,00.html

How do the theories of depression relate to learned helplessness?

Write an  essay (300 word minimum) relating one theory of how depression is caused (cognitive, environmental or biological) to Seligman's theory of learned helplessness.
Suggested format for your answer:  Start off briefly explaining the theory of learned helplessness.  Next, briefly explain one theory of the causes of depression. Finally, explain in detail how the aspects of your theory of depression could be linked to learned helplessness and therefore, increase the likelihood of depression.

Post your answer on your Depression Blog (2nd blog you created.)

Depression Blog

1. Build a NEW blog (new website) and link it to your previous blog for learned helplessness.

2. Entitle it something that relates to the topic of depression or dysfunctional psych.

3. One entry (post) of two paragraphs detailing the Biological Theory of Depression

A. Two pictures that relate to the topic

B. Include bibliography info at the conclusion of your post

4. One entry (post) of two paragraphs detailing the Environmental Theory of Depression

A. Two pictures that relate to the topic

B. Include bibliography info at the conclusion of your post

5. One entry (post) of two paragraphs detailing the Cognitive Theory of Depression

A. Two pictures that relate to the topic

B. Include bibliography info at the conclusion of your post

6. Include a visitor counter

7. Include at least two quotes related to depression

8. Include links to at least five other websites with information about some aspect of depression

9. Include at least one picture created by YOU.

10. Include one posting that includes a video related to some aspect of depression.

Be Creative!!!!

The Basics of Depression

1. What is depression?


2. Identify four different types of depression.


3. Explain in detail each of these theories of depression:


• Biological:


• Cognitive:


• Environmental:



4. Identify at least five symptoms of depression?


5. What are some of the major causes of depression?


6. Identify the major types of antidepressants used to treat depression.


7. Explain why some antidepressants are used more often than others.


8. Identify and explain three cognitive factors in depression.


9. Identify and describe three different types of treatment for depression.


10. Identify five reasons why people often do not seek help or treatment.

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