Tag: Depression
Depression is common mental health disorder, which affects over 350 million people of all ages worldwide. Depression is frequently linked with other mental health illnesses, such as disruptive behaviour disorders, anxiety disorders and substance use disorders.
Articles (Page 1)
Depression among Pregnant Adolescents: Literature Review
Nursing Literature Reviews
Depression among pregnant adolescents as well as the factors that contributes to the said condition is being discussed in this review of literature....
Last modified: 24th Mar 2021
Psilocybin as a Drug Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
Nursing Essays
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2018) states that “Anxiety disorders are considered” the “most” “common mental illness in the US” ...
Last modified: 27th Nov 2020
Postpartum Depression: An Important Issue In Women’s Health
Nursing Essays
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to educate and inform the audience of a condition known as Postpartum depression (PPD). Throughout this text I will be identifying what exactly PPD is, causes and...
Last modified: 29th May 2020
Depression in older people
Nursing Essays
Depression, including major and minor is one of the most prevalent mental illness among the elderly in nursing home around the world with up to 78% being affected(Brown and Luisi, 2002; Blazer, 2003; ...
Last modified: 28th May 2020
Physiological, Psychological and Sociological Needs of Patient with Post-Natal Depression
Nursing Essays
Introduction Pregnancy and parenthood require multiple changes and adjustments which are obtained through, physical, social and psychological alteration. The prospect of becoming parents can impac...
Last modified: 20th May 2020
Case Study and Treatment Plan: Major Depressive Disorder and Alcohol Use
Nursing Case Studies
Part 1 – Case study and treatment plan Summary Jacob is a 63 year old man with a history of Major depressive disorder and Alcohol use disorder. He lives alone and has had many failed relationships, ...
Last modified: 5th May 2020
Case Study Of A Man With Severe Depression
Nursing Case Studies
Peter a 40 year old man, had become depressed following some money pressures which had put his livelihood and home under threat. He had been to see his GP who had asked Peter to complete the self repo...
Last modified: 13th Feb 2020
Case Study on Adolescent Depression
Nursing Case Studies
This case study concerns a teenage service user whom we shall refer to using a pseudo name, Katie, to maintain confidentiality in line with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Conduct (NMC,...
Last modified: 12th Feb 2020
Post Natal Depression Case Study
Nursing Case Studies
The Experience of Health & Illness Level 2 Assessment Client Study – Culture and the ‘service user’ experience This essay details the experiences that I had in dealing with ...
Last modified: 12th Feb 2020
Depression and Suicidal Ideation: Mental Health Case Study
Nursing Case Studies
Introduction Mental health nursing is a complex healthcare practice, because it aims to meet the needs of clients with mental health needs, which are usually also complex and require more than a sing...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Exercise as a Treatment for Depression: Literature Review
Nursing Literature Reviews
Task 2 PICO Paper The Healthcare Problem According to a 2013-2016 U.S data study by the CDC, “One in 12 US adults’ reports having depression, with women twice as likely as ...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Can recovery from stroke and depression be assisted by pets?
Nursing Questions
Question Can recovery from stroke and depression be assisted by pets? Answer Monty Don, a presenter of BBC2’s Gardeners World, reported in an article in The Times (2016) that adopting a puppy (Nigel...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
How can nurses support young people with mental health problems?
Nursing Questions
Question How can nurses support young people with mental health problems to help avoid a ‘tsunami’ of adults with mental illness in the future? Answer A recent article warns of a ‘tsunami’ of ...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Elderly Patient on Psychotic Depression ward
Nursing Essays
In this assignment I will be carrying out a ‘Critical Incident Analysis’ on an incident taken from my portfolio that was encountered whilst in practice placement. This type of analysis was...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Anxiety, Anger And Depression in Nursing
Nursing Essays
I FEEL DEJECTED, The patient spoke out morosely. Nurse looked over at his miserable condition, and felt to deal with his anger, anxiety and depression. It is very interesting to conform with such case...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Skills and Techniques Assessing Depression in a patient
Nursing Essays
Assessment of a depressed patient in at a keen level of mental illness could perhaps be one of the most significant jobs that a registered mental health nurse should deals within their vocation. The s...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Depression Intervention for Older Adults
Nursing Essays
Introduction This assignment aims to identify a public health need related to the authors’ current practice and a health promotion strategy to address the need. The health need chosen is Depression...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Emotional Support for Patients With Depression
Nursing Essays
Depression is regarded as a major global public health problem it affects all types of people in all cultures a cross the world, and is the cause of substantial suffering and disability Worldwide. De...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Depression & Anxiety in Older Adults: Gaps in the Knowledge
Nursing Essays
Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults: Are there gaps in current knowledge regarding diagnosis and treatment? Introduction Mental health problems in older adults can cause a massive social impact, ...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Relationship between Alcohol and Depression
Nursing Essays
The Complex Association between Alcohol Consumption and Depression Constantin Vintilescu Abstract Symptoms of depression are typically among those who abuse alcohol. Previous research has shown a p...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Integrated Treatment for Substance Use and Depression
Nursing Essays
Mental Health: Simone Case Scenario Dual diagnosis, co morbidity and co-occurring disorders are terms often used interchangeably to describe mental ill health and substance abuse (drugs and/or alcohol...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Impact of Maternal Depression and Anxiety on Fetal Development
Nursing Essays
The Impact of Maternal Depression and Anxiety on Fetal Development Abstract The purpose of this review paper is to briefly review past and present literature on the impac...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Massage Therapy Reducing Pain, Depression and Anxiety in Hand Osteoarthritis Patients
Nursing Essays
Abstract This paper explores five published articles that report on results from studies conducted to explain how massage therapy reduces pain, depression and anxiety in patients with ha...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Psychosocial Factor Depression Copd Health And Social Care Essay
Nursing Essays
This supporting paper supports the presentation on the link between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and the psychosocial factor depression. The supportive paper will explore, define and conclude...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Postpartum Depression A Concept Analysis Health And Social Care Essay
Nursing Essays
Postpartum Depression is generally defined in the following context: “Specifier of nonpsychotic major depression that has its onset within 4 weeks after delivery” (Mehta and Sheth, 2006). ...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
