First Mouse Model Of Depression Essay

In the article First mouse model of spontaneous depression-like episodes shows new candidate brain region, researchers have found that a part of the brain, not previously associated with depression, is now appearing to go under some sort of a depression when someone has an episode of depression. This article directly addresses the “Major depression” chapter in our book. I will talk about what depression is, what causes depression, what part of the brain that may cause depression according to this article and I will apply the bio-psycho-social perspective to the article.

“Major Depressive Disorder occurs when at least five signs of depression last two or more weeks.” (Myers 551) Depression isn’t just feeling the blues after having a rough day; it’s a long psychological problem that affects many people in the world. The book also states that “The symptoms must cause distress or impairment.” (Myers 551) This means, it inhibits your daily life and can make your judgment impaired. There are two main categories of depression: Major Depression and Persistent depressive disorder. These are also followed by many sub categories. Major depression is random episodes of depression that last about two

If you are exposed to people who have depression or if you grow up in an abusive home, you are more likely to develop depression. Often depression can stem from a trauma or a death of a close loved one. Many different stressful events can trigger depression, whether it be a mild short lived depression or a prolonged major depression. Some signs that accompany depression stated in “Depression” By Faye Zucker are: Lack of sleep or too much sleep, poor appetite, loss of interest, feeling empty, talk of suicide, and feelings of