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Define depression ? |
A common mental health issue characterised by sadness |
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Symptoms of depression ? |
Physical : change in appetite, bowel changes, lack or participation in everyday life, change in general appearance, sleep deprivation, sexual functioning Psychologically: depressed mood, attitude change, loss of interest and speech and thought issues |
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Treatments for depression? |
Mild : a safe place to talk, further assessment, general info and self help Moderate: individual/ guided self help, talk therapies, antidepressants ssris Severe : antidepressants (tricyclic TCAs), mood stabilisers, ECT, anti anxiety meds, CBT and relationship therapies. Guidelines for antidepressants; Should not be used in mild depression Should be used with CBT SSRIS used first as less side effects |
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Causes for depression? |
Abuse Medication Conflict Death or loss Genetics Major events Substance misuse |
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The role of the nurse ? |
Engage a warm empathetic therapeutic relationship Assess the individuals needs through observations, tools and interviews Refer to icd10 and nice guide lines for reference |
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Nursing interventions ? |
Talk therapies and counselling approach Guided self help ie Chris Williams Psychodynamic approaches Behavioural action therapy Relaxation, meditation- mindfulness 5 areas approach |
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What is the 5 Area approach |
This exercise helps the individual find the root of their issue and see a picture of how this impacts their lives as a whole Main issue Altered thinking Altered feeling/symptoms Altered behaviour Altered emotions |
