Depression as a Risk Marker For Aggression

Question: Describe about the Depression as a Risk Marker For Aggression? Answer: Causes of Depression According to Mayberg (2016), the primary causes of depression are due to imbalanced levels of the neurotransmitters- norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine. Low serotonin may result in mood swings, aggressive behaviour and feel suicidal. Low dopamine may lead to difficulties in memory and thinking. Norepinephrine stimulates processes such as heart rates or blood flows (Dutton Karakanta, 2013). Perspective to treatment of depression The expert suggests that depression can be treated medically, therapy or a combination of the two. Medication prevents reuptake of the chemicals in the brain through the production of anti-depressants. Through interpersonal therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, the patterns of dysfunctional thinking and negative thoughts that affect the mental and physical state of individual are treated (Mayberg, 2016). Pros and cons of treatment Anti-depressant medications help in improving sleep, physical pain, mental stress and better work performance. But if the person gets addicted to these drugs, it leads to various side effects such as nausea, weight gain, dizziness, headaches and various others if the dosage is stopped. Therapeutic procedures help in gaining confidence that leads to a healthier lifestyle. Contrarily, therapies are not suitable for all people with more learning or complex difficulties (Fortinash Holoday-Worret, 2013). References Dutton, D., Karakanta, C. (2013). Depression As A Risk Marker For Aggression: A critical review.Aggression And Violent Behavior,18(2), 310-319. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2012.12.002 Fortinash, K., Holoday-Worret, P. (2013).Psychiatric mental health nursing(2nd ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby. Mayberg, H. (2016).Genes to Cognition Online.G2conline.org. Retrieved 5 February 2016, from https://www.g2conline.org/#Depression?aid=2124cid=391