Identify Some Factors That Influence Whether or Not a Person

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Essay

Identify some factors that influence whether or not a person is happy.

Identify and understand the main risk factors and symptoms of sleep apnea.

Recognize the prevalence and impact of suicide among older adults and the gender disparities associated with it.

Understand the complex nature of diagnosing sleep and depressive disorders in older adults, including the factors that complicate diagnosis.

Gain knowledge about the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for various mental health disorders.

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Definitions:

SCN

Stands for the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, a small region in the brain that regulates the circadian rhythms, including sleep-wake cycles.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain that produces the hormone melatonin, involved in regulating sleep patterns.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness cycles.

Hypnagogic Sensations

Experiences occurring at the onset of sleep, often involving visual, auditory, or tactile hallucinations.