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Show Page 12 THE Depression : Common Mental Disorder By Jay Ilolman The 46-year-old woman sat alone cold and desperate. Married, with three children, she had for the past two months complained of "not having enough energy to do anything." She felt tense. She slept fitfully, waking early in the morning. Food didn't appeal to her; she lost 30 pounds. She felt worthless as a housewife and mother. She complained that she had failed to meet goals in her life. She regretted that while she had the training necessary to practice a profession, she had been a housewife for 15 years. She felt emotionless, empty and beyond help. After an examination showed that her physical condition was normal, Mrs. Smith's problem (not her real name) was diagnosed as serious depression. She was hospitalized and treated with drugs and psychotherapy; psycho-therapy; after 41 days she was discharged, her symptoms gone. Depression, is today according to the American Psychiatric, "the most common mental disorder" we face in the United States. Studies by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reveal that an estimated 8,000,000 people in the United States are suffering from clinical depression serious enough to require treatment. 125,000 are hospitalized each year for the condition, and probably another 200,000 should be hospitalized. "Depression is a serious health problem." said Ted Terry, clinical social worker of the Timpanogos Mental Health Center. "Unfortunately "Unfortun-ately there has been a stigma attached to health problems that are experienced in psychological terms." I don't think we will have done our job well until everyone in this country understands that an emotional illness is no different from a physical illness," said the First Lady, Rosalyn Carter, "and that getting professional help for a depression is, or ought to be, no different from going to a doctor for an appendicitis or pneumonia." What then is depression? In its milder forms, depression is a natural and predictable reaction to everyday stress and frustration. Perhaps the only way to avoid depression, altogether is not to be born, according to an NIMH report. If depression becomes exaggerated in intensity and duration, it is no longer an acceptable part of life; it is a condition that begs for treatment. Severely depressed people have feelings of hopelessness, guilt and self-hate that may go on for months. They withdraw completely from the world, the NIMH report continues, considering themselves unworthy of family or friends. "When the Monday morning blahs are still around on Friday, or the weekend slump continues through the following week, it's time to suspect something more serious than just normal depression," observes Dr. Richard A. Weaver, Director of Consultation and Education at the Timpanogos Mental Health Center and Instructor for the BYU Psychology Psychol-ogy Department. What then are the causes of serious depression? A period of depression may sweep over a person in the wake of a broken marriage, a long futile spell of work or a sudden stress like an auto accident, according to NIMH. "Depression may also strike when a person should be happy - after a job is won, getting married, or when a child is born," said Dr. Weaver. "It is as if achieving a long-sought goal does not bring the expected gratification but rather brings the loss of some helpful aspect of the experience of striving toward a goal." "It is now clear that depression is often caused by biochemical changes in the brain and body as well as by psychological stress in the environment," environ-ment," Terry added. NIMH reports that like all illnesses, the symptoms of depression are physical as well as psychological, including, for example such complaints com-plaints as fatigue and insomnia along with dejection and guilt. Where does depression strike? In a special study on The Depressive Disorders, NIMH reported, at least 15 percent of all adults between the ages of 18 and 74 may exhibit significant and disabling effects of depression. "The problem is especially serious among young people," Terry said. "Depression is becoming more common com-mon in children, something we rarely saw a few years ago." "No one is exempt," said Dr. M. Ford McBride, Coordinator of Consultation Consul-tation for the Timpanogos Mental Health Center. "Depression has been reported in infants a few months old and people well into their 90's. NIMH reports that among all who receive care for depression in hospitals and clinics, nearly 20 percent are under 18 years of age. Moreover, the suicide rate among people in their twenties has more than doubled in the past decade. "A recent study in the British Journal of Psychiatry, reported depressive illness was diagnosed in as many as 80 percent of suicidal patients," Dr. Weaver said. "The majority of those suffering from serious depression are not suicidal, but still need professional help." ' Where can one get help for coping with depression? "The Timpanogos Mental Health Center's professional staff can help the individual handle a depression problem" Terry said. "Those who need help must realize they can receive confidential professional profes-sional aid in dealing with depression," Dr. Weaver added. "The Center will not refuse services to anyone for financial reasons," he continued. The Timpanogos Mental Health Center is located at 1161 E. 300 N. in Provo, telephone number is 373-7393 in Utah County and toll-free 1-800-662-1532 outside of the County. Wednesday, August 31, 1977 New Bridges Planned For 1-80 In Summit Co. The Utah Department of Transportation has opened bids on a contract to repair two bridges on 1-80 in Summit County. Pritchett Construction of Provo, submitted the apparent low bid of $25,390 to install expansion joints and repair the beam ends which support the bridges. The official engineer's estimate was $22,960. One of the bridges is located at Kimball Junction (the interchange for Park City), and the other is located at Silver Creek Junction (the interchange for US-40,). The project, which will begin in about two weeks, must be completed in 20 working days. The contract calls for 176 linear feet of expansion joints and repairing the beam ends which have corroded due to the salt used in winter maintenance. The contract also calls for sealing all the joints in the bridges to prevent further corrosion. Ray J. Behling, UDOT Structures Section Chief, said there would be "very little traffic interference." Half of the roadway on the two bridges will be open to traffic while repairs are underway. Mr. Behling said signs and flagpersons will direct traffic through the construction. July Bond Sales Reach $9,851 iKoy Page, Summit County Volunteer for U.S. Saving Bonds reports July sales of Series E-H Bonds amounted to; $9,851 bringing year-to-date sales for his county to $52,750. State Chairman W.E. Gile and TSIA Chairman John G. McMillian jointly report July sales for Utah came to $2,017,777 bringing year-to-date sales for Series E-H Bonds to Savings $15,909,.323. Nationally July Series E Bond sales reached $615 million, 1 percent above July 1976. Series H (new sales) were $28 million, 18 percent above July 1976. Americans now own over $74-:,4 billion worth of E-H Bonds. Since October 1973. when the Social Security number for the first named person was required on all Series E Bonds, the Treasury has been able to maintain more precise Bond ownership records. The issue of more than 432 million Bonds is now recorded in the system: and it's growing by more than 12 million Bonds a month. Almost 25 million different social security numbers are on file meaning that each Bondowner has purchased an average of 17 Bonds since late 1973; and. that one out oi every nine Americans owns Bonds isued in the past three years. Eighteen million Bonds have been recorded as gift sales where the donor has used his or her social security number. These facts attest to the strength of the Bond Program and the role Series E Bonds play in the lives of millions of Americans. Do You Need Xerox Copies ? Park City 419 Main St. 649-9598 Position Available Deputy Assessor - Appraiser permanent position contact Leo Frazier County Courthouse 336-2401 PROFESSIONAL PICTURE FRAMING at reasonable prices. Now, over 250 molding samples on hand to choose from with over twenty different styles and colors of BARNWOOD moldings available. All work done in Park City by experienced professionals-member professionals-member P.P.F.A. JOHNSON GALLERY, Silver Millhouse Bldg. at the resort-649-8102 day or eve. 3-16 tfn HEALTH WANTED: It's wanted by everyone but there's no guarantee. Contact Tom Lkjare to discuss your health Insurance needs 649-9161, 649-8441. 649-8441. UFN HORSESHOEING: Reliable, quality, service pleasure and show horses. Call Dave Goble 877-5254 8-1 Otf n HELP! I need someone to do shirt ironing! 649-9883 before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. 8-24 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLED complete or any part. Also, ditch witch wit-ch trencher with operator for rent. Do it yourself homeowners, we can help you! 649-8790 or 649-71 39 eves. CARPET CLEAN ING--quality, professional steam cleaning. No travel fees, lower rates. For free estimate call John Nielson or Jerry Hoke! 649-9055. Park City Carpet Cleaning Service. tfn FOR SALE: 1964 VW, running condition $200. 649-8134. Ask for Dick. 8-31 FOR SALE: 1974 VW Super Beetle, good cond.; 36,000 miles. $2,100. Call Ennis 649-9880 9-7 FOR SALE: '76 Enduro; 400 miles, Exit. cond. $825. Also, 1969 Volvc 142.5 Exit. cond. Sony cassette with Jenson speaker $1,2000 or Best offer Call Bob 649-8828 6-15tfr FOR SALE: The Finishing Touch Antiques and Unique Art. Tremendous potential, located at the Resort near the slide and Gondola. For further information call 649-8733. 8-31 FOR SALE: 750 cc Norton Commando, 8 inches overstock; 16 inch Harley wheel; king and queen seats; 2V2 gallon custom tank; new battery, 4,500 miles on engine. Great handling and performance. $1,000. Early a.m. or late evenings 487-8053 9-14 TOR SALE: 4 keg beer cooler in exit, condition with new compressor, $400.00; 60 quart soup pot, slightly used, $75.00; large roast pan, slightly used, $120.00. Contact Bill Shorter at 649-9241. 8-31 FOR SALE: Never rented, one owner, personally furnished, Payday Condo., 2 bedrm., 3 baths, double windows, extra insulation. Call 1-278-7320 or 649-9468 for appointment. 9-7 FOR SALE: 1976. Volvo sun roof, amfm cassette, 4 speed overdrive, excellent condition. $5495. Call 649-9234. 649-9234. 1 8-31 FOR RENT: Home for a family. Three bedrooms, living, dining, kitchen, and family room. $350 plus utilities. Year lease. 649-9275 8-24 FOR RENT: 2 story, 4-bedroom Thaynes Canyon house with sauna and decks next to the golf course. Available now thru Nov. 15. Call 649-8430 649-8430 5-25tfn FOR RENT: Furn. 2 bdrm. apt. with fireplace and sauna. No pets, will lease. Call 278-3241, 278-2869 or 649-7142. 649-7142. tfn FOR SALE: Park Meadows, colonial home, 5 bedroom, 3 bath, Family room, plus bonus room, carpets, drapes, landscaped, financing. $81 ,950, call 649-7526 8-3tf n PRICED IN THE MID 30's. Very specially located and decorated condominium, low down and assumable mortgage, grounds carefully maintained and inex exterior paint. Call Skyline Realty, 649-9066 or 9865. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Rossie Hill Condo. 402 Ontario Ave. 2-bedrm. $40,000. Low down. Terms 649-9740 FOR SALE IN SUMMIT PARK: Tremendous low price for exclusive year-round two-level home surrounded by pines. Never before offered; 7-years-old. Multiple bedrms. & bath. To be sold completely furnished with pool table, stereo, wet bar, T.V., washdryer, refrig., all-electric all-electric appliances, 2-stone fireplaces; 20 minutes to S.L.C., 10 minutes to skiing. Immed. occupancy. $72,500. Inlcudes all. Gardner Real Estate. Call 1 272-7093, 1-277-5385, 2040 Wildwood Dr., Salt Lake City. 8-31 FOR SALE: By owner, 4 bedroom, 1 bath, Va basement, 2 car garage, in historic section of town, call 649-8656. 649-8656. 8-31 FOR SALE: Summit Park lot loaded with trees and easy access $6,500. 8-1 Otf n FOR SALE by owner 3 bedroom, 2 bath Homestake condo. Upper unit beautiful view good location & guiet. Low utilities. In excellent condition. Assumable 83A percent loan, $44,000. Call 649-8861 or 649-8200 649-8200 and ask for Steve or Val Chin. 8-31 ... ONLY FOR the industrious and outdoor type, 1 acre lot wspectacular view. Skyline Realty, 649-9066-9865. 7-6tfn 5 a i f HELP WANTED: Persons needed for summer employment at Corner Store, interested parties call 649-8600. 8-3tfn HELP WANTED: Dishwasher wanted part-time at Cafe Ritz. Call Bob 649-7942, 649-7942, 649-8063, 649-9998 8-31 HELP WANTED: Electrician, experienced in residential wiring call Alpine Electric. 649-8779. 8-31 HELP WANTED: Person to watch 2 yr. old boy. Your home or mine. Call 649-9912 649-9912 and ask for Betty. 8-31 PART-TIMEFULL-TIME: Positions open. Cooks, Dishwashers, bus help. Good pay and advancement. Mt. Air Cafe. 649-9868 8-17tfn GOOD BUYS: Gas fireplace chimney, wrought iron railings, wood balcony, siding, bed frame, misc. Thurs. & Fri. no. 4 ClaimjumperCourt. 8-31 WOMEN! Out of condition? Take an 8-week dynamic fitness course from a qualified instructor here in Park City. No fads, no gimmicks. Designed to help you develop good eating and exercising habits. Not for the fainthearted. faint-hearted. Call 649-9880 before 10 p.m. Class starts Sept. 9th. 9-7 HELP WANTED: Summit County Assessor will accept applications until Sept. 9 for the position of deputy assessorappraiser. Permanent position open. Contact Leo Frazier, County Courthouse 336-2401. HELP WANTED: Need help sanding; $4hr. Call Jim or Dianne 649-72448-31 FOUND: One medium sized labrador dog in vicinity of Summit Park. Must identify. Call evenings 649-8538 and ask for Bill. 8-31 HELP WANTED: Dishwasher apply between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Utah Coal and Lumber or call 649-9930.8-17 LOST: Large Irish setter witn oroKen tail. Lost one week ago at Resort. Reward. 649-81 34. Ask for Dick. 8-24 CONGRATULATIONS Bob and Mary Bailey. It's a boy! Dear Moms & Dads: It's time to register for PRESCHOOL. remember-LIMITED ENROLLMENT so please hurry! Love, Raggedy Ann & Andy Call Billie Koleman, 649-6502 8-31 LOST: Cute dog. Answers to the name of Maya. Black with white tale and brown eyebrows. Call 649-7567. 8-31 WANTED: Condo. or home for week between Xmas and New Years in Park City area. Will trade for lovely 3-bedrm. 3-bedrm. Dana Point home near sunny Calif, beaches such as Laguna Beach and San Clemente. Boating and deep sea fishing available from Dana Point harbor. Call 801-394-6756 before Sept 9-7 WILD TUNA attacks Park City; Rendich . suffers heavy losses; revenge inevitable. For more info, call 649-8245 or 649-9540. - 8-31 GARAGE SALE: Saturday & Sunday 11-5. Miscellaneous goods, across from laundromat on Park Ave. 8-31 TENNIS LESSONS: Park West Condo. tennis courts. Five for one hour. Privates. Also, have semi-privates and group rates. Call 649-9663. tfn |