Category: Depression

Postpartum Depression in Women and Men The source of the information is a newspaper article written by a health news reporter, Cara Murez. The article was published in the U.S. News & World Report newspaper on June 27, 2022. The title of the article is Postpartum Depression Can Hit Both Mom & Dad, Sometimes at…

Evidence-Based Pharmacology: Major Depression Introduction Millions of people may regularly experience a feeling of hopelessness. Today, this condition is known as major depression or unipolar depressive disorder that is usually characterized by a lack of energy and interest in something. At the end of the 20th century, several researchers and writers came to the same…

Smoking Cessation and Depression Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Possible Reasons for Depression after Smoking Cessation Review of Existed Studies Conclusion References Abstract It was estimated that nicotine affects the humans reward system. As a result, smoking cessation might lead to depression and other mental disorder. However, a meta-analysis of existed researches demonstrated that smoking…

Mitigating Postnatal Depression in New Mothers: A Recreational Program Plan Introduction Research studies have shown the importance of leisure activities on mental health (Laursen et al., 2011). Strategically designed leisure activity programs can improve the mental health conditions of children and adults. Depression is one of the prevalent mental disorders in adults. Post-natal depression is…

Depression: Comprehensive Treatment Plan Table of Contents Patient Problem DSM-5-TR Diagnosis Medication Treatment Goals and Plan Items Adjunct Services Client Strengths Discharge Criteria Reference Patient S. H., 32, female, Caucasian, single, was referred by the patients mother since the patient has been exhibiting changes in behavior. Problem The patient complains about lack of sleep, tiredness,…

Postpartum Depression Screening Program Evaluation Introduction Recent researches have confirmed that postpartum depression is one of the most common psychological complications after birth. According to Yonkers (2009), about 15% of women undergo postpartum depression, and this not only affects them but also their children and their families. Several women always develop some form of depression…

Depression and Other Antecedents of Obesity Introduction Decades of advances in pharmacological science have stemmed the tide of infectious diseases, given the man on the street the benefit of information about proper sanitation and better nutrition, fostered greater expertise at the primary health care level, and lengthened life spans. In highly developed economies like the…

Postpartum Depression: Evidence-Based Practice Table of Contents PICOT Question Definition Epidemiology Clinical Presentation Complications and Diagnosis Conclusion with PICOT Question References PICOT Question The emotional wellbeing of mothers is linked to the positive upbringing of children in the first several months of their lives. However, the physical, hormonal, and psychological changes that occur after labor…

Addressing Depression Among Native Youths Table of Contents Introduction Case Overview Conclusion References Addressing Depression Among Native Youths Introduction The medicine wheel is a well-known symbol in Native American culture, and it may be found in many aspects of human life. The Indigenous people believe that life is a continual loop that must be acknowledged.…

Early Diagnosis of Depression: Public Health Depression in young adults has become a significant health problem across the US. It causes persistent feelings of loss of interest in activities and sadness and, in most cases, affect how young adults behave or think about themselves. If not detected on time, depression in young adults can lead…