Republic of the Philippines

Burauen Community College

Burauen, Leyte

DETERMINING MAJOR CAUSEOF DEPRESSION AS PERCEIVED BY 1ST YEAR

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS IN BURAUEN COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

In partial fulfillment for the requirements in

Science Technology

BALDUNADO, IRELL JAY

CAHINDE, ANGELA

CANDELA, ALDRIN

EMAN, ALEXER CHRISTIAN

YEPEZ, KATHY S.

JUNE 19, 2023

I. Introduction

* Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is a

complex condition that can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life,

relationships, and daily functioning. The key problems and issues in the case study of

depression include the prevalence of depression, the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of

depression, the stigma associated with mental illness, and the lack of access to mental health

resources.

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects individuals of all ages, genders,

and backgrounds. However, despite its prevalence, depression is often underdiagnosed and

undertreated. This can lead to individuals not receiving the necessary support and treatment

they need to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Moreover, there is a significant stigma associated with mental illness, which can make it difficult

for individuals to seek help and access mental health resources. This stigma can also contribute

to feelings of shame and isolation among individuals who are experiencing depression.

Additionally, there is a lack of access to mental health resources, particularly for individuals who

do not have the financial resources to pay for treatment. This can further exacerbate the

underdiagnosis and undertreatment of depression and limit the ability of individuals to access

the support and treatment they need to manage their symptoms.

II. Background

* Depression is a mental health condition that affects an individual’s mood, thoughts, and

behavior. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in

activities that were once enjoyable. It is a mental symptoms health condition, that affects

individuals including their fatigue and sleeping problem. It also changes a person’s appetite and

sometimes it's behavior.

Feelings of deep sadness, hopelessness and significant of public health problem, affecting

millions of individuals worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, depression is a

leading cause of sadness, aggressive and loss of interest to some things once you made before

that makes you happy. Depression can also cause physical symptoms such as fatigue, appetite

of people and affected sleep patterns

One of it is most also a leading significant cause issues of related disability and depression is

the under diagnosis and significant impact on an individual quality of life.

One of the most experiencing significant depression issues or some form of depression due to

some reasons like family problem, Financial problem, and even relationship problem. The most

vulnerable person to depression is the students and it should be treated to reduced and help

them before it gets worse and before they commit suicide.

Stigma formal is diagnosis or another receive critical inadequate issue treatment. This can lead

depression to individuals. Not receiving mental health support and treatment they need, and
individuals’ symptoms with depression may feel and ashamed or embarrassed improve them to

seek help quality of life

Stigma can also more over lead to their discrimination and a social significant stigma exclusion

of associated individuals with depression.

Access illness to mental health which resources can make also a significant difficult issue for

related individuals to seek help and access mental health resources. This stigma can also

contribute to feelings of depression and isolation Many among individuals who are experiencing

particularly depression.

Additionally, low-income or marginalized communities lack of access to have mental health

resources particularly, for including individuals who do not have the financial resources to pay

for counseling treatment and medication. This can further treat people experiencing depression

and limit an individual’s ability and to manage their symptoms.

IV. Proposed Solution

*One possible solution to address depression is to increase awareness and access to mental

health resources. This can be achieved by implementing educational programs that promote

mental health awareness, providing free or low-cost mental health services, and increasing

funding for mental health research.

Explanation:

The proposed solution was chosen because depression is a widespread issue that affects many

individuals, and it is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. By increasing awareness and

access to mental health resources, individuals who are experiencing depression can receive the

necessary support and treatment they need to manage their symptoms.

Research has shown that educational programs that promote mental health awareness can help

reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and encourage individuals to seek help.

Additionally, providing free or low-cost mental health services can increase access to care for

individuals who may not have the financial resources to pay for treatment.

Moreover, increasing funding for mental health research can help improve our understanding of

depression, its causes, and effective treatments. This can lead to the development of new and

more effective treatments for depression, which can help individuals manage their symptoms

and improve their quality of life.

Personal Experience:

Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 264 million people globally.

Therefore, it is crucial to implement effective solutions to address this issue and provide support

to individuals who are experiencing depression.

V. Recommendations

*To accomplish the proposed solution of increasing awareness and access to mental health

resources, the following specific strategies can be implemented:

1. Educational Programs – Educational programs that promote mental health awareness

can be implemented in schools, workplaces, and community organizations. These

programs can be designed to provide information on the signs and symptoms of

depression, how to access mental health resources, and how to reduce stigma

associated with mental illness.

2. Free or Low-Cost Mental Health Services – Mental health services can be made more

accessible by offering free or low-cost services through community health clinics, online

counseling services, and telehealth platforms. Governments and private organizations

can provide funding to support these services.

3. Increased Funding for Mental Health Research – Governments and private

organizations can increase funding for mental health research to improve our

understanding of depression and develop new treatments. This can be achieved by

supporting research institutions and organizations that focus on mental health research.

Further Action:
To effectively address depression, it is important to address the underlying social and economic

factors that contribute to the development of this condition. This includes addressing poverty,

social inequality, and lack of access to healthcare.

Governments can take the lead in addressing these issues by implementing policies that

address poverty and social inequality, and by increasing funding for healthcare services. Private

organizations can also play a role by providing financial support for mental health resources and

services.

Who should do it?

The responsibility for implementing these strategies lies with various stakeholders, including

governments, private organizations, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

Governments can take the lead in implementing policies and funding mental health services and

research. Private organizations can provide financial support for mental health resources and

services, and healthcare providers can offer free or low-cost mental health services.

Community organizations can also play a role by providing education and support to individuals

who are experiencing depression. By working together, these stakeholders can help increase

access to mental health resources and reduce the burden of depression on individuals and

society.
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