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Agents, Preventions and Effects of Depression

In partial fulfillment of the requirement in Practical Research 1

Information and Communication Technology

Academic Year 2018-2019

Presented by Group

IC2DB

Autentico, Khristia Ann

Claro, Jan Renz Anthony

Garcia, Kim Rovil

Mejias, Anthonnete

Mendoza, Reuel

Rivera, Hugh Charles

February 2019

Maam Connie Rose Panso

The Problem and It’s Background

Introduction

Depression is a serious condition. It’s also, unfortunately, a common one. The World Health
Organization characterizes depression as one of the most disabling disorders in the world,
affecting roughly one in five women and one in ten men at some point in their lifetime. It is
estimated that 21% of women and 12% of men experienced an episode of depression at some
point in their lifetime. Some people nowadays are committing suicide because on being hopeless,
lonely and etc. Anyone can have this kind of illness and when they suffered so hard and didn't
know what to do because of having intense and mixed emotions liked anxiety, negativity minded.

Some people think that suicide is the best way to forget their problems but for us it is not because
we only live once so we need to appreciate and enjoy our lives in a way that no one will suffer.

The problems caused by depression are made worse by the fact that most people suffering from
the disease are never diagnosed, let alone treated. The good news is that when depression is
promptly identified and treated, its symptoms are manageable and there are many effective
strategies for living with the disease. Depression and bipolar disorder are both treated most
effectively in their earliest stages when symptoms are less severe.

This research will help us too, and our fellow schoolmates we know that we don’t know what will
happen tomorrow if we are going to face a serious problem unexpectedly so we need to open
our minds to the possibilities that will happen to us and how can we deal with those events in
our lives.

Statement of the Problem

This research paper was conducted to find answers to the following questions:

1.What are the causes of depression?

2.What can be the effect of depression?

3.What are the symptoms of a Depression?

4.How can we prevent depression?

5.What are the temporary thoughts came up in their mind while they are depressed?
Significant of the Study

This research is all about cause and effect of the depression and how will it be prevented. This
research will benefits the teenagers that having a depression and also there parents because this
research will let them know how to guide there children to overcome the depressions, and also
people that having problems on there work, family that have a conflicts, family that experiencing
extreme poverty and etc. depression is just a test in our life, to test you how strong you are and
make you even more stronger if you overcome that’s why we choose this research to tell every
body that all thing in our life have solution

Scope and Delimitation

The main focus of this research is the Agents, Preventions and Effects of Depression .Students or
much more likely Teenagers who experience Depression and the Effects of this Disease on
Teenagers, because it makes a lot of impact in their lives, it will make them hopeless, lonely and
even commit suicide as for them is a solution for what they are experiencing. So we conducted
this research to help people especially our co teenagers to prevent and know what are the things
that depression can give to them. And prevent it so on our future generations the rate of
Depressed people can go down by the help of this study
 CHAPTER II

Review of Related Literature and Studies

This section presents both foreign and local related literatures relevant to the study. This
relevance is shown by the proponents’ in order to give more reason and understanding of the
proposition.

Foreign Literature

Depression can reduce a person's motivation to make positive lifestyle choices. Their risk of heart
disease increases when they eat a poor diet and have a sedentary lifestyle.Depression may also
be an independent risk factor for heart health problems. According to research published in 2015,
one in five people with heart failure or coronary artery disease has depression.Research indicates
that chronic stress and depression are linked to inflammation and may change the immune
system. Other research suggests that depression could be due to chronic inflammation.People
with depression are more likely to have inflammatory conditions or autoimmune disorders, such
as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), type 2 diabetes, and arthritis.However, it is unclear whether
depression causes inflammation or chronic inflammation makes someone more vulnerable to
depression. More research is necessary to understand the link between the two.Unrealistic
academic, social, or family expectations can create a strong sense of rejection and can lead to
deep disappointment. When things go wrong at school or at home, teens often overreact. Many
young people feel that life is not fair or that things "never go their way." They feel "stressed out"
and confused. To make matters worse, teens are bombarded by conflicting messages from
parents, friends and society. Today’s teens see more of what life has to offer — both good and
bad — on television, at school, in magazines and on the Internet. They are also forced to learn
about the threat of AIDS, even if they are not sexually active or using drugs.Teens need adult
guidance more than ever to understand all the emotional and physical changes they are
experiencing. When teens’ moods disrupt their ability to function on a day-to-day basis, it may
indicate a serious emotional or mental disorder that needs attention — adolescent depression.
Parents or caregivers must take action.

The transition to college-life presents a variety of stressors for students. In a university setting,
students are faced with a range of stressors that, if not handled carefully, can potentially create
strain on an individual’s life. Sources of stress vary from one person to the next, but there are
some overlapping stressors that many students encounter. The American Journal of Health
Behavior identified the management of new choices concerning employment, interpersonal
relationships, sexual behaviors, and living arrangements to be common potential stressors for
students (Swanholm, Vosvick, & Chng, 2009). As if the many social factors of college-life are not
enough to manage, a demanding collegiate curriculum has to find its place in the scheme of
things. Whether or not, or the degree to which, these external factors create a stressful situation
for individuals relies heavily on their choices, circumstances, and personality (Swanholm, Vosvick,
& Chng, 2009).
Depression is a complex mental health condition that causes a person to have low mood and may
leave them feeling persistently sad or hopeless.Depressive symptoms can be a temporary
experience in response to grief or trauma. But when the symptoms last longer than 2 weeks, it
can be a sign of a serious depressive disorder.The same symptoms can also be a sign of another
mental health condition, such as bipolar or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) lists the following symptoms
of depression, depressed mood on most days, including feelings of sadness or emptiness, loss of
pleasure in previously enjoyed activities, too little or too much sleep most days, unintended weight
loss or gain or changes in appetite, physical agitation or feelings of sluggishness, low energy or
fatigue, feeling worthless or guilty, trouble concentrating or making decisions, intrusive thoughts
of death or suicide

Facts about avoiding depression is the ff. Avoid stress There is considered to be a relationship
between stress in a person's life and depression or anxiety.A 2012 study conducted with
veterinary students found stress had a negative impact on mental health, life satisfaction, and
general health.A variety of factors, including work, education, family life, or relationships, can
cause stress. It is important to try managing and addressing these stressful situations when they
arise. Exercise Exercise offers a range of health benefits including helping prevent depression.
Both high-intensity and low-intensity exercise is beneficial in this respect.High-intensity exercise
releases the feel-good chemicals, known as endorphins, into the body.Low-intensity exercise
sustained over an extended period helps release proteins called neurotrophic factors, which
improve brain function and make a person who is exercising feel better.Many people who are
depressed have low motivation for exercise, so it is a good idea to start with 5 minutes of walking
or doing an enjoyable activity and gradually increase the length of time over the coming days,
weeks, and months. Diet The brain needs the right mix of nutrients to function properly.The
British Dietetic Association (BDA) outlines some dietary changes people with depression can make
that may help prevent relapses:

Local Literature

In the Philippines context, Dr. Cesar Cassion (2017) assistant regional director for DOH–
Caraga, said the near absence of data on the matter is preventing the health department from
drawing up a viable plan to address the issue. “Right now we admit that we don’t have data that
would help us evaluate the prevalence and occurrence of depression among students in the
region,” Cassion said. Cassion pointed out that there are already plans to come up with a joint
research effort relating to mental health by the DOH, the Commission on Higher Education, and
the academe. The issue was raised after the DOH-Caraga admitted the death of data especially
among students, deemed among the most vulnerable segments of the population.

Dr. Merikangas (2015).Using data from a nationally representative sample of adolescents who
participated in the National Comorbidity Survey - Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A), a group of
researchers led by Dr. Kathleen Merikangas of the National Institute of Mental Health's Intramural
Research Program, evaluated symptoms of DSM-IV major depressive disorder (MDD),
mild/moderate MDD, and severe MDD in 10,123 adolescents. Data was collected from adolescents
13 to 18 years old, representing the critical developmental period for the onset of depression.
These findings extend the growing evidence regarding the significance of adolescent depression
from regional community studies, and national surveys that focused on current depressive
episodes in adolescents. The study highlights the clinical and public health need for screening,
early identification, early intervention and treatment of MDD during adolescence.

Cabello (2012). Despite the great burden of depression on sufferers and society, there is a
lack of reliable information regarding the full range of psychosocial difficulties associated with
depression and their related variables. This systematic review aimed to demonstrate the utility of
the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in describing the
psychosocial difficulties that shape the lived experience of persons with depression. An electronic
search that included publications from 2005 to 2010 in the MEDLINE and PsycHINFO databases
was conducted to collect psychosocial outcomes. Quality of studies was also considered.103
studies were included. 477 outcomes referring psychosocial difficulties were extracted and
grouped into 32 ICF related categories. Emotional functions (19% of studies), followed by energy
and drive (17% of studies), were the most frequent psychosocial outcomes. The onset, course,
determinants, and related variables of the most important psychosocial difficulties, reported in at
least 10% of studies, were described. Medication played a dual role as determinant of onset and
change in some psychosocial areas, e.g. in pain, sleep, and energy and drive. The present
systematic review provides information on the psychosocial difficulties that depressive patients
face in daily lives
 CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This section of the study presents the method of procedures used in the research. It
includes Research Design and Data Gathering Instrument.

Research Design

This study is a qualitative research. This research is concerned with the Agents,
Preventions and Effects of Depression As Perceived by Selected Students Of Asian
Institute of Computer Studies. This research was conducted by the Information and
Communication Technology Students (ICT) of Asian Institute of Computer Studies. This
Research was started last December 3, 2018.

Data Gathering Instruments

To fulfill the objectives and to address the research questions of this study, the
researchers conducted a research in a way of collecting data on the internet, magazines, and
articles about or topic.
 Chapter IV

Presentation, Interpretation and Data Analysis

There are many cause or reasons why depression exist. Some says the most common cause of
depression is Relationship Status and Employment. But some scientist says that lack of certain
brain chemicals contributes why a person is clinically depressed. More things that contribute why
such people experiencing or experienced depression is difficult life events such as death, divorce
and many other factors. The Main effect of Depression is Suicide, or killing your own life due to
severe depression. It can also affect our physical health by losing weight, chronic pain, Heart
Disease and Inflammation. It can also make your sleep miserable by getting a hard time when
trying to sleep that can lead to further complications. The most common symptoms of depression
is depressed mood on most days, including feelings of sadness or emptiness, loss of pleasure in
previously enjoyed activities, too little or too much sleep most days, unintended weight loss or
gain or changes in appetite, physical agitation or feelings of sluggishness, low energy or fatigue,
feeling worthless or guilty, trouble concentrating or making decisions, intrusive thoughts of death
or suicide. To Prevent Depression our research states that we need to avoid stress, although
stress is natural phenomena that every well being on earth will experience, experienced or
experiencing we need to do our best to avoid it by doing things we love and taking a rest when
we’re tired. Second is Exercise, we need to at least once a week we exercise to make our body
fit, it can also reduce stress by burning fats and excessive liquid to the body. Third is Diet, all
things that is too much is bad, especially eating too much foods that can make our body unhealthy
and prone to diseases and depression. The most common temporary thoughts that the mind of
a depress person is unwantedness or feeling of being alone that can lead to Suicide if the
depressed person is not cured.
References

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/depression-teens

Zawn Villanes (2018) Medical news today

Tom Seymour(2018) Medical News Today