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Identifier	Thesis 1784
Author	Colon, Analix, 1977-
Title	Biological aspects of depression and antidepressants / Analix Colon
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University
Date	2003
Resource Type	Master's Thesis
Notes	Depression is characterized by a mood and behavior, that can affect the ability of a person to perform daily activities and interact with others. Depression is an illness that can be caused by biochemical and environmental changes. Chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine have been identified as one of the major causes of depression. Imbalance or malfunction of any factor that leads to proper functioning of these neurotransmitters can lead to depression. The rate of genetic predisposition increases with a strong history of multiple generations of family members with depression. Any biological or social change that disrupts the neurobiological processes may also cause depression. Depression is associated with alterations in the structure of parts of the brain. Major depression is associated with atrophy in the hippocampus. Some depressed individuals show cortical atrophy dilated ventricles, localized changes in white matter and in the frontal cortex. Treatment can be achieved by the use of antidepressants and medical monitoring. Other types of therapy like ECT are used rarely, but effectively. This paper intends to review the biological aspects of depression and antidepressants. The research comprehends the main topics about depression from recent journal articles, current books on the topic of depression, and educational supplements from medical agencies concerning mental health and education.
Subject	Depression, Mental Antidepressants
Department	Department of Biomolecular Sciences
Advisor	Watson, Cheryl L
Type	Text
Digital Format	application/pdf
Language	eng
OCLC number	61660154
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