Living with depression

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This is a 7 page APA formatted Essay using academic sources actual statistical research about depression. Statistical information can come from government websites. There must be in-text citations along with every fact made. First page: a description of the disease. This page must discuss the possible causes of depression. Both biological factors and lifestyle factors must be discussed. Second page: Discuss the statistical prevalence of depression in various populations. (Must use a proper source such as a government website). Discuss the prevalence of depression in rich/poor areas and also rich/poor countries. Third Page: Discuss the complications associated with having depression. How does depression affect the patients daily life? For example, does it affect their ability to work? Socialize? Play sports and engage in activities? Do they have to monitor/measure anything on a daily basis? Fourth page: Discuss any Comorbidities that the patient may experience in the future as a result of having depression. (Such as anxiety and personality disorders) Fifth Page: Discuss the life expectancy/mortality of a patient with depression compared to a healthy person. Also identify and discuss the primary cause of death for patients with depression. Sixth Page: Identify lifestyle changes that can help the patient with managing and treating their disease. Include statistics of what is proven to show improvement in patients. (this section needs to include actual PROVEN research to support any of the lifestyle changes listed!) Seventh Page: Summary and Conclusion