Clinical Depression with Sadness Associated with the Normal Losses of Aging

Clinical Depression
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Several physical changes are associated with aging adults. Notably, as a person ages, their skin becomes slightly elastic due to decreased fats under the skin. The most typical physical change in aging adults is the reduction in the production of natural oils. Little production of natural oil cause wrinkles and skin tags (Sashitzky, 2020). Cognitive changes that occur during the aging cycles include slower reasoning and decreased performance. First, as adults age, the speed of performing activities declines due to the low production of energy in the body. Secondly, they will experience a change in verbal ability, accompanied by memory loss (American Psychological Association, 2012). Depression can be classified into several categories depending on the severity. For example, temporary sadness and severe depression (clinical depression).
Clinical depression is the most severe form of depression, and sometimes, it is referred to as a disorder. It is characterized by sa...