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John is a 58 year old man who develops depressive symptoms of low mood, pessimistic thoughts about self, world and future, suicidal ideation, feelings of worthlessness/hopelessness, sadness and emptiness, low self-esteem, lack of energy, persistent rumination, inability or failure to find pleasure in activities which were initially pleasurable (Anhedonia), paranoid and delusional beliefs /ideations or thoughts. John had experienced these symptoms for more than two months before he attempted to kill himself by taking an overdose of paracetamol which bought over the counter following the death of his wife.
He was referred to a mental health ward (hospital) for assessment and treatment of psychotic depression under section 3 of the mental health (MHA) (1983, 2007) Legislation and was admitted for treatment. Whilst in hospital, he was prescribed anti-psychotic and anti-depressant medication and was discharged. He was re-admitted to hospital following relapse. …show more content…

He had a normal childhood with loving and caring parents. Both parents died early before John completed his University degree. His father was once diagnosed with depression before he died. John later got married to his long time girl friend who he claimed was his only hope when he lost his parents. They both had two children together a boy and girl who are also married with their own children. John and his daughter live in the same town and they both have good father-daughter relationship. John’s son lives in another part of the country and barely visit him because of family and work commitments. John was an industrious, dedicated, caring father and

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