Clinical Depression In Adults

PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS Psychotic disorders are a collection of disorders in which psychosis predominates the symptom complex. Psychosis is defined as a gross impairment in reality testing. Specific psychotic symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, ideas of reference, and disorders of thought Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV)

Research shows that many women experience these symptoms during pregnancy. Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety that occur during pregnancy or within a year of delivery are now referred to as Perinatal Mood Disorders (PPMDs). Postpartum Depression is also caused

The birth of a baby can trigger powerful emotions such as joy, excitement, maybe some fear and anxiety. But it can also trigger something you did not expect –depression. The depression is called postpartum depression, or also known as postnatal depression, it’s a type of depression that can affect both the mother and the father. This is most likely to happen after giving birth or up to a year later. But it usually occurs within the first three months after delivery. Postpartum depression doesn’t actually have a specific cause but it is mostly caused by the anxiety of the responsibilities of parenthood. (Mayo Clinic Staff)

Problem. Many women experience some sort of sadness and/or anxiety after the birth of a child; however, some women’s symptoms go beyond the normal range and are diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with peripartum onset. According to the DSM V, Major Depressive Disorder with peripartum onset, the individual must depressed mood daily, loss of interest in activities, trouble with sleeping, difficulty with weight changes, and may occur before or after delivery lasting at least four weeks after the birth of the child (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).

Depression is the most common mental disorder, not only for adults, but for children and teenagers as well. The DSM-IV classifies depression as a mood disorder. It states that an individual has suffered a “major depressive episode” if certain symptoms persist for at least two weeks, including a loss of enjoyment in previously pleasurable activities, a sad or irritable mood, a significant change in weight or appetite, problems sleeping or concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness. These symptoms of depression fall into four categories: mood, cognitive, behavioral, and physical. Depression affects how individuals feel, think, behave, and how their bodies work. People with depression may experience symptoms in any or all of the

 Dysthymic disorder, also called dysthymia, is a type of depression involving long-term chronic symptoms that do not disable an individual, but keep them from functional at full steam or from feeling good.

Postpartum Depression (PPD) can occur in women after giving birth. It can show up at any time during the first year, but is generally experienced during the first weeks or months after the baby’s birth. It is more common in first time mothers, but is not

I chose to write my paper over depression and the older adult. The reason I chose to write about this topic is because I think more attention should be brought to this mood disorder. Depression is more serious than some believe, and I would like to spread awareness about how this disorder affects the older adult. Another aspect that makes me want to research this topic is because I have experienced depression at one point in my life and I remember how hopeless I felt. I would like to learn about ways in which I can help others experiencing the hopelessness I once felt.

Depression is a lifelong struggle. Therefore, a child who suffers from depression is very likely to suffer from it when in his or her teenage years and as he or she becomes an adult. As the child progresses into his or her teens, depression can have a negative influence on his or her school work as well as relationships (“Teen Depression”). As he or she becomes an adult, it can impact his or her job. He or she might have a hard time accomplishing what is expected of him or her. This could lead to him or her having a hard time keeping a job (“How Depression Affects the Workplace”).

Post Natal Depression (PND) is prolonged symptom of depression in women lasting more than a week or two after giving birth; it impedes with the mother’s ability to cope and function on a daily basis with normal routines including caring for the new baby. PND is common and affects 7% to 20% of women immediately after child birth. According to Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia [PANDA] (2012),

According to WHO (2017) worldwide about 10% of pregnant women and 13% women post childbirth suffer from mental disorders primarily, depression. The percentages are even higher for women in developing countries (Shidhaye & Giri, 2014). Postpartum depression is diagnosed between 2 and 6 weeks post childbirth and may last up to 2 years (Atkins, 2010).

As the United States grew to be a more accepting society towards people with mental illness, people of color, women’s rights, and gay and lesbian’s rights, social workers have found the time to concentrate more on elderly causes. Given the huge number of baby boomers moving into retirement, the rise of depression and suicide of the elderly, and the media attention on mental health over the last decade, social workers are directing their attention to the specific needs of the elderly population.

Depression; for not solely a temporary change in mood or a sign of weakness. However, it is a real medical condition with many emotional, physical, behavioral and cognitive symptoms that can affect an individual's ability to think, feel, construct, or even; live. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems such as: Nausea, muscle weakness, insomnia, a change in appetite, dry mouth, and irritation. Moreover, studies have shown that depression affects an estimated one in 15 adults (6.7%) in any given year; in like manner, only 20 percent of teens will experience depression before reaching adulthood or of age maturity. Thus, making the predicament more common in young adolescences, rather than fully grown, mature adults.

As emerging adult there are many ting sin life that can hinder development of put it in to the wrong direction. Depression is the factors in emerging adulthood that I wrote about in my paper in Depression Emerging Adults. Depression can be triggered emotionally by not having secure connections, socially by isolation from others physically by not enough sleep, and cognitively by overthinking things. In this paper I will be reflecting on what I could have done better in my paper and seeking the advice and recollection of those older than me on depression when they were younger.

The purpose of this project is to educate caregivers of the elderly who may experience depression so they may be able to recognizes the warning signs of depression. At the end of this session, participants will be able to verbalize signs and symptoms of depression. This section of the paper explains the patient population, procedures, ethical considerations, learning environment, and measured outcomes of the educational sessions. At the end of the session, participants will be able to recognize depression in elderly adults. The project team will implement an educational program for adults ages 18 and older on how to recognize signs of depression in elder adults. This project will consist of three phases that will include a preparatory phase,