Part one of term paper
Depression is a serious health problem that could affect anybody, at any age. It's more than the down feeling that everybody experiences from time to time. Depression involves a "down" mood, along with some other symptoms, and lasts for more than a couple of weeks. This problem affects the total person, and in adition to all the feelings, ...

Part two of term paper
... which can be triggered by illness, stress, frustration, or grief. After two or three years, a more normal chemistry reappears on its own, and the person is cured, even without medical treatment. But if the brain alteration goes untreated, a majority of the people will attempt suicide, and 17% will succeed. Depression can also occur during childhood and adolescence. Some causes for depression include a family histoy of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse. The separation or loss of a loved on ...