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Download full textNational Inst. of Mental Health (DHHS), Bethesda, MD. – 2000
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is committed to reducing the burden of mental illness through research on mind, brain, and behavior. This report presents the latest information on what is known about depression. The symptoms and types of depression are considered. Research on the treatments of depression is described, including the…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Brain, Children, Depression (Psychology)
Carr, Edward G.; Smith, Christopher E.; Giacin, Theresa A.; Whelan, Bernadette M.; Pancari, Joseph – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2003
A study investigated menstrual discomfort as a factor in severe problem behavior in four women with developmental disabilities and identified as having increased behavior problems at the time of menses. A multicomponent strategy, addressing both biological context and the psychosocial context (task demands), reduced problem behavior to near-zero…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Strock, Margaret – 2000
Approximately ten percent of the population suffers from a depressive illness each year. Although the economic cost is high, the cost in human suffering is immeasurable. To help educate the population about this disorder, this paper presents a definition of depression and its common manifestations. The symptoms that people often experience are…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Biological Influences, Depression (Psychology), Family Influence
National Inst. of Mental Health (DHHS), Bethesda, MD. – 2000
This publication, written in English, explains why women are at greater risk for depression than men. Types of depressive illnesses are explained along with the symptoms. It states that some women are predisposed genetically to depression but biochemical, environmental, psychological, and social factors also contribute to its occurrence.…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Biological Influences, Depression (Psychology), Developmental Stages
Guinn, Bobby – 1994
The purpose of this study was to investigate among postmenopausal women the relationship of dietary fat intake, tobacco smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, and body weight to total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol measures in order to assess the relative influence of each…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Drinking
National Inst. of Mental Health (DHHS), Bethesda, MD. – 2001
This publication, written in Spanish, explains why women are at greater risk for depression than men. Types of depressive illnesses are explained along with the symptoms. It states that some women are predisposed genetically to depression but biochemical, environmental, psychological, and social factors also often contribute to its occurrence.…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Biological Influences, Depression (Psychology), Developmental Stages
