u are prachi/pranav . you learnt from ur mother that ur cousin who studies in class 11. was recently gifted a smart phone as his elder sister brother write a letter to him or her giving advice about the pros and cons of social media
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1. The word ‘depressed’ in common usage means sad, frustrated, fed up, bored up and pessimistic.
The mood of a depressed person is much lower at his or her best moments than the mood of
the normal person at his or her worst. Depression is a state of mind. It is specifically a mental
disorder characterised by a lowering of the individual’s vitality, his mood, desires, hopes, aspirations
and of his self-esteem.
2. Depression arising out of environmental factors is called reactive depression whereas depression
arising out of some biochemical changes in the brain is called endogenous depression. If
depression is mild or moderate and if the individual is in touch with his surroundings, it is known
as neurotic depression. If the individual is severely disturbed and is not able to comprehend
what is happening around, such a state is called psychotic depression.
3. Old age is one of the stages of human development, where a person attains wisdom, maturity,
social and economic stability with social recognition and emotional fulfillment. Generally, societies
show a great respect and consideration for the aged. In ancient times old people were considered
as the guiding stars in Indian families, since they were symbols of tradition, respect, wisdom and
experience. In primitive, ancient and medieval cultures, old persons had a recognized social
role. They were of great value because they could impart knowledge and skill to youngsters. The
old people were considered as repositories of wisdom and traditions and were not perceived as
problems.
4. At present, social structures and values are undergoing transformation from traditional to modern.
There is a rapid stride in urbanization and industrialization leading to the breaking up of joint
families and property. This has ultimately weakened the traditional families, social position