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Module 2 discussion

Stress and Depression

Approximately 350 million people worldwide suffer from some type of depression (World Health Organization, 2016). Many famous people have been reported to struggle with clinical depression, including actor Owen Wilson, musician Kurt Cobain, and president Abraham Lincoln (NursingSchools, 2010). Depression and stress often go together. Researchers have discovered that long-term, chronic stress is linked to depression in both humans and animals (Hildebrandt, 2012).

Considering what you have learned about the stress response. Incorporate elements of the body’s response to stress when discussing your answer.

Do you think stress is ever good, useful, or necessary? Why or why not?

Our society has seen many changes over the last 50 years or so. Do you think this has had an impact on global health? What do you think is the greatest cause of stress for most people today?

Which would you choose: A stressful job with very high pay or a relaxing job with considerably low pay? Why?

Stress. (2016). World Health Organization. Accessed August 8, 2016 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs369/en/

Famous Artists & Thinkers Who Have Struggled With Depression. (2010). Accessed August 3, 2016 http://www.nursingschools.net/blog/2010/10/50-famous-artists-thinkers-who-have-struggled-with-depression/

Hidebrandt, S.(2012). How stress can cause depression. Accessed August 3, 2016. http://sciencenordic.com/how-stress-can-cause-depression