The authors argue that financial difficulties that children observe in childhood have a negative impact on their mental state. Bøe et al. (2017) point out that children who observed financial problems in the family and did not get what they wanted as children often experience depression. The results of their study suggest that people who received a decent education, attention from their parents, and satisfaction with financial needs are less likely to suffer from psychological illness.
Betrayal
Dissanayake & Nasr (2014) indicate that adolescents suffer from depression, which leads to poor health. The authors used social media to learn about the factors that cause depression in young people. The results of their study show that adolescents often are affected because they do not find support from loved ones or have problems expressing themselves. However, through information the authors received from the public, they argue that depression often develops because of a deteriorating relationship with a girlfriend or boyfriend, especially when teenagers experience infidelity.
Learning Problems
Lester (2014) investigated how a change in the college environment and learning affects people’s psychological well-being. The author investigated stressors influenced by learning, changing life experiences, and work. The study involved 165 college students who suffered from depression caused by not being able to adapt to a new education and living environment. Lester (2014) determined that students are problematic at the beginning of their studies, especially during the transition period during their first year. Therefore, they often think about the possibility of leaving their education, not spending much effort on subjects, or even possibility of suicide.
Loss of Motivation
Schweren et al. (2018) note that symptoms of depression develop gradually. However, depression is triggered by specific catalysts, such as problems with friends, school, or family. The authors found that the existence of closer ties between the catalyst of depression and the person suffering from depression leads to worse consequences. Thus, the individual gets into negative spirals and loses motivation to move on. This is especially clear when depression lasts for a long time, and people try to overcome it on their own, but it does not work, which causes a loss of motivation.
Loss of Curiosity and Pleasure
The article discusses the issue of anhedonia, meaning the loss of interest and satisfaction that leads to depression. The authors indicate that such symptoms can be a poor outcome of treatment. Watson et al. (2020) conducted studies on young adults to determine how subjective experiences affect the lack of desire to enjoy life. The results suggest that intense experiences trigger the emergence of fading emotions. However, depression stimulates a loss of belonging and a desire to enact behavior actively. Accordingly, Watson et al. (2020) note the importance of professional treatment to address these manifestations of depression in individuals.
Help with Fighting Depression
Talwar (2016) conducted a survey among 254 students and found that stress causes depression. Meanwhile, the lack of social support also has a negative effect on the development of depression. The author argues that social support and a familiar environment are important components to overcoming depression. One way to do this is through the support of close family and friends in order to lessen the effects of stressful situations on the students’ psyche.
Treatment
Fuchs et al. (2016) discuss the importance of professional help and a treatment plan during the depression. The results of their study indicate that symptoms of depression and anxiety decreased significantly during the first four visits. Moreover, principles based on an awareness of the problem and a desire to achieve results should be used for treatment. This will allow professionals to overcome the manifestations of depression and return to everyday life.
References
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Dissanayake, V. L., & Nasr, I. (2014). Betrayed mood in public view: Taking a MySpace history. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 15(1), 31.
Fuchs, C. H., Haradhvala, N., Evans, D. R., Nash, J. M., Weisberg, R. B., & Uebelacker, L. A. (2016). Implementation of an acceptance-and mindfulness-based group for depression and anxiety in primary care: Initial outcomes. Families, Systems, & Health, 34(4), 386.
Lester, D. (2014). College student stressors, depression, and suicidal ideation. Psychological Reports, 114(1), 293-296.
Schweren, L., Van Borkulo, C. D., Fried, E., & Goodyer, I. M. (2018). Assessment of symptom network density as a prognostic marker of treatment response in adolescent depression. JAMA Psychiatry, 75(1), 98-100.
Talwar, P. (2016). The moderating effect of perceived social support on stress and depression among university students. Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, 15(3), 1-10.
Watson, R., Harvey, K., McCabe, C., & Reynolds, S. (2020). Understanding anhedonia: A qualitative study exploring loss of interest and pleasure in adolescent depression. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 29(4), 489-499.