- For those who are avid “Spongebob Squarepants” viewers, Squidward Tentacles is a favorite.
- As kids, we could have spent time laughing at Squidward for his “grim” attitude (he was always sad and down).
- However, Squidward actually embodies a hallmark of Major Clinical Depression.
For those who are avid viewers of “Sponge Bob”Squidward Tentacles is a favorite. When we were kids, we could have spent time laughing at Squidward for his attitude “grim” (he was always sad and down), but as we start to grow, we realize that Squidward actually embodies a hallmark of the Major Clinical Depression.
Squidward Tentacles lives in bikini bottom and works as a cashier in the Krusty Krab along with SpongeBob. He loves playing the clarinet and enjoys nothing else in his life. Also has an unhealthy relationship with SpongeBob and Patrickwho are his neighbors, as he is easily irritated with them and quickly gets angry.
What is Major Clinical Depression?
A constant feeling of hopelessness.
When someone acts like this most of the day, especially in the morning, and a loss of interest in normal activities.
What triggers major depression?
- The loss of a loved one
- Social isolation
- big life changes
- personal conflicts in relationships
- Physical, sexual or emotional abuse
What are some symptoms of it?
- Fatigue/loss of energy
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Insomnia or Hypersomnia
- Altered concentration
- Lack of interest in daily activities
- Restlessness or feeling slowed down
- Thoughts of death and suicide.
- Weight loss or gain
How does Squidward show these symptoms?
calamardo exhibited many of the symptoms and characteristics of clinical major depression. In the Krusty Krab, he was always tired and regularly regretted getting out of bed to go to work. She was apathetic about their own existence and the existence of others.
When SpongeBob pushed him to his emotional limits, often experienced outbursts of anger, either from irritability or frustration. He was not interested in representing happiness and joy publicly in a way that would make those around him feel more comfortable, particularly in the workplace.
Other symptoms you showed
- Falls asleep during work and shows a lack of energy towards work
- Tend to have binging periods (sometimes)
- He is always tired and regrets getting out of bed
- He is apathetic about the existence of himself and others.
- He often experiences outbursts of anger and frustration.
Who is at risk for major clinical depression?
Major depression affects 6.7% of the Mexican population over 18 years of age. Also, 20-25% of adults suffer from major depression at some point in their life. It also affects older adults, teens, and children, but often goes undiagnosed and untreated
What are some treatments for it?
Cognitive-Behavioral Approach
- Helps patients recognize their negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier ways of thinking.
biomedical approach
- Assumption: mental disorder is caused by biological malfunction.
- Drugs would be used to regulate serotonin levels.
- It treats some symptoms, but it is not a long-term solution.
psychodynamic approach
- Patient is encouraged to talk about whatever they want – freely
- It could take many months or years to help treat the patient’s depression
What are some options without treatment?
Customer-centric approach
- During therapy, the patient talks about problems while the therapist shows respect and empathy, providing interpretations and guidance.
behavioral approach
- Believes that the problem behaviors are the problems and that the application of the learning principles can eliminate them.
cognitive approach
- It provides a set of mental tools that can be used to challenge negative thoughts.
- Helps mild to moderate depression.
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