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I chose the topic of depression because it’s a topic I would like to learn more about. Depression can affect everyone, male or female, old or young, it does not matter. Depression is common among college students, because they undergo a numerous amount of change. ... If a person does not adapt to it, it might result in depression. In this paper, I am going to discuss what exactly is depression, how it’s caused, what are the symptoms of depression, and whether or not it can be treated.
Depression is defined as: a state of excessive sadness or hopelessness, often with physical symptoms. Depression is relatively common, and is often called, “the common cold of mental health problems.” More than 5% of Americans-15 million people-suffer clinical depression at any given moment. ... Depression costs the nation $43 billion a year for medications, professional care, and lost school and workdays. There are many factors that contribute to depression. ... There are many other factors that can lead to depression, these are just a few.
Approximate Word count = 869
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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