True or False
Depression is the leading cause of disability, worldwide.
What is True.
Name three symptoms of Depression
What is...
Appetite Changes
Fatigue
Changes in Sleep Patterns
Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, social withdrawal, or guilt.
cognitive and physical fatigue.
Lack of interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities
Inability to make decisions or concentrate
Focusing on negative or unpleasant events or memories.
Insomnia, or oversleeping.
GI problems/Digestive problems and stomach aches
Weight loss or gain, not because of intentional dieting.
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation
Suicidal Ideation is a major symptom of what type of depression?
What is MDD.
Males are at higher risk than females for developing depression.
What is False.
Females are at higher risk than males.
Name the flower that has been proven to be effective in mild to moderate depression
What is St. John's Wort
Name the two key assessment findings with depression.
What is a depressed mood & anhedonia (loss of ability to experience joy or pleasure in living).
Depression is a chronic condition
What is False, depression can be both acute and chronic.
This type of depression can be treated with light therapy.
What is SAD.
Name one nursing intervention to assist a patient with depression, who's struggling with insomnia.
-Provide periods of rest after activity.
-Encourage the patient to get up and dress to stay out of bed during the day.
-Encourage the use of relaxation methods in the evening.
-Reduce environmental and physical stimulation in the evening by providing decaf coffee, warm bath, soft lights etc.
Depression is easy to diagnose.
What is False. Depression is very complex and symptoms can vary from person to person.
Name the personality trait characterized by anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy and frustration.
What is Neuroticism.
What is a major drawback of using antidepressants to treat depression?
What is the 1-3 week period before they begin to take effect.
Norepinephrine plays a major role in mood and emotional behaviour as well as energy & drive.
What is True.
Name the three phases of MDD.
What is the Acute phase, the continuation phase and the maintenance phase.
What is SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.