DEPRESSION

Depression

Clinical depression is a major mood disorder. It affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities. There are over five different types of depression. Some symptoms of depression include: constant feelings of anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, irritability, worthlessness, or guilt. Other symptoms include change in appetite, change in sleep pattern, decreased energy, suicidal tendencies or thoughts, etc. Over three million people are diagnosed with clinical depression every year in the United States. Depression must be diagnosed and symptoms must last over two weeks. Depression often occurs between ages fourteen through sixty. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Current research has discovered that Depression is often caused or influenced certain factors such as genetic, environmental, biological, and psychological factors. Depression can also occur due to other medical illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, etc. It is usually treated with psycho therapy or medications like antidepressants.

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

'' I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than anything else, and I can change that (poverty). It depends upon how hard I want to work, and I decided that I would change it.'' - Dr. Ben Carson I do not really agree with this statement. While it mat be true that poverty can eventually be overcome, many out there do work hard and give it their all at what they do yet they still do not escape. There are two ways to work hard at something. Sometimes you get what you want, other times things remain the same. This quote can not always be held true. There is a key element that breaks this from being true, education. You can work hard all you want but not go far because of lack of an education. Without education your efforts will mean nothing. Education can be in many forms. Education is the real key to success, without it efforts will not do much good. At times poverty is not a choice, lack of education will forever hold a family down. While some may be lucky to mov...

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Duties and Responsibilities Physical therapists diagnose and manage patients with movement dysfunctions.They work to enhance a patients physical and functional abilities. They promote optimal physical function. They work with a patients history, conduct system reviews, and perform tests and measures to identify any possible issues or dysfunctions. Salary $84,020 Education Requirements of a physical therapist career are a (DPT), an (MPT), and an (MSPT). You must earn your degrees from an accredited program. Programs are typically 3 years. Courses involving biology or anatomy are required. Demand for Career This career is necessary because physical therapists are in charge of restoring and improving ones physical functional motoring capabilities. Without them recovery would be very difficult to achieve. Reflection This career does not interest me. I would not consider it a career path for myself.

Student Success Statement

''A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.'' - Thomas Carlyle I agree with this quote. Goals are what drives determination and ambition. Without these effort desires accomplishment would not be a treasured result. Goals steer one in the direction of success. Without a goal there is no purpose. Everyone has a goal. Goals improve ones self. Direction only comes from a certain want. Talents are sharpened by these accomplishments. Goals are essential to life.

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