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Discussion Topics, Mohr

Chapter 27, Depressive Disorders

Discussion Topics	Learning Objective
1. Depression is often referred to as the common cold of mental illness because it affects so many individuals at some point in their lives. When was the last time you felt “down” or sad? What were the circumstances? Did you consciously do anything about this feeling, or did the feeling just “go away”? Have you noticed any particular events or circumstances in your life that are related to feelings of sadness or “feeling down”? What is the incidence and prevalence of depressive disorders in the United States population? What coping measures do you use to deal with feelings of sadness or depression?	1
2. While working in a local hospital, a client is admitted that you believe might be suffering from depression. What are the signs and symptoms of depression? Compare and contrast the different etiological theories of depression.	2, 3
3. Sandra has been suffering from severe depression for the past year and has just decided to seek help for her condition. Her healthcare provider is deciding upon appropriate treatment of her disorder. List information you would provide to a patient who is prescribed a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Tricyclic Antidepressant, or a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor. Identify Somatic therapies that can be used to treat depression.

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