The etologies of depression are varied and include physiological, psychological,
and environmental factors. Depression is a whole-body disorder that affects
many levels of your being, including: the body, nervous system, thoughts, moods,
feelings, and behavior.
Discuss the role of neurotransmitters, brainwave
activity, and negative cognitions in the etiology and treatment of depression.
Based on your own research, what is the best method to use to treat depression?
Provide a justification for your selection of treatment options. Include at
least one scholarly, peer-reviewed article that was published within the past
five years to support your answer.
Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond substantively to two peers.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their selected treatment approaches.
Do you agree or disagree with their treatment approaches for depression? Why or
why not?