Consequences of Depression
The onset of depression occurs for different reasons and the consequences have a significant impact in a person's life. Young and middle age adults share common consequences and some consequences differ between both age groups. Livestrong (2010) has found loss of a job, health problems and avoidance can lead to depression as listed below.
- Loss of a Job: A depressed person becomes less productive at work and increased absenteeism of leaving early, coming in late and excessive call outs can result in termination.
- Health Problems: Untreated depression can transpire into other illnesses such as; drug addiction or suicide.
- Avoid Social Events: Depressed people prefer to isolate from friends and family members, and are more likely to experience relationship problems.
Young adults suffering from depression
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- Experience loss of interest in activities and school grades decline is more prevalent in this age group.
- Self-harm and depression are closely relatable. This behavior mostly affects young adults, which provides relief.
- Healthline (2011) found suicide as the 3rd leading causes of death among children and young adults aged 10 to 24.
- College students depression are associated with several factors such as; academic stressors, relationship issues, work, missing family, and overall, the pressure to succeed has proven to have an affect in their emotional and mental stability.
Middle age adults suffering from depression
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- Middle age adult men are prone to commit suicide. Men expressing depressive feelings can be perceived as weakness.
- Healthline (2011) found adults ages 45-64, are more likely than any other age group to have been diagnosis of depression.
- Women ages 40-59 experience hormonal changes such as premenopausal and menopause that affects them emotionally and physically.