Essays on: Depression

Title: Depression in Cardiac Patients
Last modified: 9th Apr 2021
Introduction: After receiving a cardiac intervention, patients receive specific discharge instructions. However, there are no instructions or suggestions on how to handle any psychological effects, such as depression....

Title: Depression among Pregnant Adolescents: Literature Review
Last modified: 24th Mar 2021
Introduction: Depression among pregnant adolescents as well as the factors that contributes to the said condition is being discussed in this review of literature....

Title: The association of anxiety and/or depression with quality of life among community-dwelling older adults.
Last modified: 23rd Dec 2020
Introduction: The association of anxiety and/or depression with quality of life among community- dwelling older adults. ...

Title: Biomedical Approaches for Understanding Depression
Last modified: 3rd Dec 2020
Introduction: At one point in life, some people feel sad, hopeless and use the term ‘low mood’ when they feel depressed. Depression can persist for weeks, months or even years and is one of the most common mental illness. ...

Title: Psilocybin as a Drug Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
Last modified: 27th Nov 2020
Introduction: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2018) states that “Anxiety disorders are considered” the “most” “common mental illness in the US” ...

Title: Psychedelics as Treatment for Depression in Patients with Dementia
Last modified: 10th Nov 2020
Introduction: Aging is an inevitable part of life. Approximately 20% of the population in developed countries is comprised of adults over 60 years old...

Title: Developing Awareness for Perinatal and Postpartum Depression
Last modified: 8th Jun 2020
Introduction:  This purpose of this article is to bring awareness to women who experience perinatal depression, as well as women who experience postpartum depression, up until the first year, after giving birt...

Title: Postpartum Depression: An Important Issue In Women’s Health
Last modified: 29th May 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Depression in older people
Last modified: 28th May 2020
Introduction: 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; ...

Title: Physiological, Psychological and Sociological Needs of Patient with Post-Natal Depression
Last modified: 20th May 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Case Study and Treatment Plan: Major Depressive Disorder and Alcohol Use
Last modified: 5th May 2020
Introduction: 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, ...

Title: Case Study Of A Man With Severe Depression
Last modified: 13th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Case Study on Adolescent Depression
Last modified: 12th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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,...

Title: Post Natal Depression Case Study
Last modified: 12th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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 ...

Title: Post Natal Depression Case Study
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Table of Contents Case Study Care Plan Medical Point of view The Role of the nurse Building a therapeutic relationship Respect and Empathy Communication Tackling the problem The Reality Therapy and c...

Title: Depression and Suicidal Ideation: Mental Health Case Study
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Exercise as a Treatment for Depression: Literature Review
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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 ...

Title: Clinical Depression: Drug Treatment Research Article Analysis
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Overview Clinical depression is a common mood disorder characterized by several symptoms affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Symptoms are wide-ranging and can include a pe...

Title: Can recovery from stroke and depression be assisted by pets?
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: How can nurses support young people with mental health problems?
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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 ...

Title: Elderly Patient on Psychotic Depression ward
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Comparative study of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Cancer patients
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: In this research, the depression, anxiety and stress levels among Cancer patients in their initial and final stages are being measured and compared. For this the patients are divided into two groups: ...

Title: A Definition Of Postnatal Depression Nursing Essay
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: One of the prime factors is considered to be the sudden postnatal drop in progesterone levels in the post partum days. (Nappi et al 2001) The placenta is responsible for the vast majority of circulati...

Title: Anxiety, Anger And Depression in Nursing
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Skills and Techniques Assessing Depression in a patient
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Anxiety and Depression in Diabetes Sufferers
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: INTRODUCTION The activities involved in identifying and searching for information on a topic and developing a comprehensive picture of a state of knowledge and attitude on a topic is called review of ...

Title: Critiquing Nursing Research - Antenatal Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Research is diligent, systematic inquiry or investigation to validate and refine existing knowledge and generate new knowledge that directly and indirectly influence nursing practice, Burns & Gro...

Title: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Quintella Prioleau Abstract Clinical Problem: Patients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) may not be responsive to medication therapy (MT) or may not want to take medications but still r...

Title: Medication for Anxiety and Depression: Citalopram
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Julie Carter When it comes to depression and anxiety many drugs are prescribed by Doctors; but the most prescribed drug for this medical illness is Celexa or better known by the brand name Citalopra...

Title: Low Self Esteem and Depression in the Elderly
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: This world would be imbalanced and without love, if the elderly people are endorsed to feel pain. In this world, every individual has his or her self-identification, self-respect and self-esteem. Sel...

Title: Depression Intervention for Older Adults
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Emotional Support for Patients With Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults: Knowledge Gaps
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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, ...

Title: Depression & Anxiety in Older Adults: Gaps in the Knowledge
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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, ...

Title: Relationship between Alcohol and Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Effectiveness of Aromatherapy for Depression and Stress
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION Introduction In chapter five, major finding of the study was discussed, testing of hypothesis followed by examination of the data addressing the research question. In additio...

Title: Integrated Treatment for Substance Use and Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Zinc Deficiency in Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Study of the relation between zinc deficiency in pregnancy and postpartum depressin Maryam Asltoghiri, Zahra Ghodsi   Abstract Maternal zinc deficiency during pregnancy has been related to adverse p...

Title: Impact of Maternal Depression and Anxiety on Fetal Development
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Neuropsychological Assessment Plan for Depression-dementia Patient
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Experiencing stressful life events, such as bereavement, have been observed to act as a precedent for the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) (Reich, 2011). Meanwhile, the DSM-V recognizes grief ...

Title: Massage Therapy Reducing Pain, Depression and Anxiety in Hand Osteoarthritis Patients
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Psychosocial Factor Depression Copd Health And Social Care Essay
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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...

Title: Post Stroke Depression Health And Social Care Essay
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Stroke is considered to be one of the most devastating vascular events (Beekman et al 1998) which can cause death. The patients who survive are developing physical impairment. This impairment can make...

Title: Postpartum Depression A Concept Analysis Health And Social Care Essay
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: 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). ...

Title: Postnatal Depression In Asian Women Health And Social Care Essay
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Postnatal Depression affects around 10-15% of mothers having their first baby. Depression during this time is seen as putting the mother at risk for the onset of a serious chronic mood disorder. Stu...

Title: Social Causes Gender Roles Depression Health And Social Care Essay
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Depression, either as a single depressive episode or as a recurrent depressive disorder, is a common mood disorder which is characterised by low mood, resulting in loss of interest and enjoyment, red...

Title: Physical Exercise Reduce Symptoms Depression Health And Social Care Essay
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: The aim of this essay will be to discuss and apply selected evidence related to nursing practice within a chosen field. Evidence based practice is an approach used by clinicians to deliver the highest...

Title: Mental Health Support for Youth Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Introduction Feeling sad, unhappy, or “down in the dumps” occasionally is not unusual, however when these feelings outweigh a youth’s happiness or excitement it is concerning. De...

Title: Depression in the Gender Constructs of Men and Women
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States affecting both males and females of varying ages. Depression, or a depressive illness, involves intense feelings of sadness ...

Title: Causes, Effects and Types of Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Depression  Depression is defined as a mental state typically involving the feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, and great sadness (Psychology- Principles ...

Title: Major Depressive Disorder: Symptoms, Treatment and Management
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression is a medical condition that affects many areas of a person’s life. MDD can affect mood, behavior, and physic...

Title: Relationship between Epilepsy and Anxiety or Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: This essay has not disclosed any staff members, trust names or patient names to maintain confidentiality in line the with the NMC code (2015) to preserve anonymity. This essay will disc...

Title: The relationship between cannabis use and mental health disorder
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract This assignment evaluates the relationship between cannabis use and mental health disorder related to it in Australia. Recent national data reflects that cannabis use was at its peak in 1998 ...

Title: Relationship between Introversion and Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. As a psychological disorder, depression affects more than 350 million people all over the wo...

Title: Impact of Frailty on Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Background With increasing life expectancy, diseases associated with old age have increased in growing proportion in recent decades. (1) The integration of frailty measures in clinical practice is c...

Title: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment for Depression
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Antony Nguyen Depression Depression is common mental health disorder, which affects over 350 million people of all ages worldwide1. It is estimated that one in every six people in Australia are lik...

Title: Analysis of Australia's Mental Health Policy
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: Policy Analysis Sile Mpofu At some stage in their lives, Australians will be affected by some form of mental illness. Mental illness is very common in Australia and at least 3% of the population ex...

Title: Depression and the Immune System
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Introduction: According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental disorders experienced by Americans (NIMH, 2018). There is leading evidence to conclude that this ...