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Depression has now been considered by psychologists as more of a mood disorder as opposed to just a moment synonymous with the phrase “feeling the blues. ” As more and more research studies are now being conducted into understanding the …

In order to treat clinical depression, medical practitioners have utilized a number of various medications which have been known to decrease the amount of serotonin in the brain which has been known to cause a chemical balance resulting in depression. …

Although there have been much evidence supporting the use of exercise as an effective treatment to clinical depression, there are certain types of depression where exercise may not show any effectiveness. Such was the case in the study conducted by …

The term euthanasia came from the Greek words eu which means good and thanasia which is translated as death. Euthanasia, therefore, means good death. This concept has been based on the belief that a person should pass from his or …

During the last decade of the 19th century, the debate on euthanasia involved not just the medical professionals but included lawyers and social scientists among the active arguers. As a result of a perceived antagonism between lawyers and physicians which …

So far, the polls which were conducted in the United States concerning assisted suicide showed that Americans are generally supportive of the practice. For instance, a survey which was done in 1993 showed that 58% were in favor of assisted …

Many social sectors have been studied in regard to the approval or disapproval of the practice of euthanasia. Among the strongest voices is that of the religious. The predominant feeling among most religions is that euthanasia is not acceptable. Traditional …

The current trend of acceptability of euthanasia serves to undermine moral predispositions to fight against the unnatural taking of life. Focus has been taken away from debates regarding the sacredness of life and has shifted towards a discussion on the …

Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide is an issue that has been included in public debates for decades now. This is due to the morality of the issue and when it can be regarded as acceptable or not. Euthanasia is the act …

Euthanasia is one of the most debatable issues of our society today. Many disagree with this practice but others say that it is the only way to end up the agony of the patient. So if this issue is still …