Major Depressive Disorder<\/p>\n
Kendall Vreeland<\/p>\n
Rasmussen College<\/p>\n
COURSE#: PRN1555 Psychosocial Nursing Section 02<\/p>\n
Kendall Vreeland<\/p>\n
May 17th, 2020<\/p>\n
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Title: Major Depressive Disorder\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thesis: Depressive syndrome can be caused by many current factors.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0What exactly is Depression?<\/p>\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Depression, or (major depressive disorder), is quite common and is a very serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you behave.<\/p>\n
B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0History of depression<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0II.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Depression has many faces<\/p>\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Types of depression<\/p>\n
1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Major Depression<\/p>\n
2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Persistent Depression<\/p>\n
3) Manic depression, or bipolar disorder<\/p>\n
4) Postpartum Depression <\/p>\n
B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Factors that cause depression<\/p>\n
1)\u00a0Biochemistry<\/p>\n
2)\u00a0Genetics<\/p>\n
3) Environmental factors<\/p>\n
III.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Effects of depression on the brain <\/p>\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The hippocampus <\/p>\n
B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Amygdala<\/p>\n
C. The prefrontal cortex <\/p>\n
IV. How is depression diagnosed?<\/p>\n
Physical exam<\/p>\n
Lab tests<\/p>\n
Psychiatric evaluation<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0V.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Treating depression <\/p>\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Psychotherapy<\/p>\n
B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Medications<\/p>\n
C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Brain stimulation therapies<\/p>\n
D.Untreated depression<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0VI.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Demographics of depression<\/p>\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Men<\/p>\n
B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Woman<\/p>\n
C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Teens<\/p>\n
D.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Older adults<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0VI.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Conclusion<\/p>\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Summarize. <\/p>\n
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References: <\/p>\n
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological <\/p>\n
American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), Fifth edition. 2013.<\/p>\n
Goldman, L. (2019). Depression: What it is, symptoms, causes, treatment, types, and more. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/8933<\/p>\n
The National Institute of Mental Health. (2018). Depression. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression\/index.shtml<\/p>\n
Morrison-Valfre, M. (2017) Foundations of Mental Health Care. [Bookshelf Ambassadored]. Retrieved from https:\/\/ambassadored.vitalsource.com\/#\/books\/9780323354929\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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