Social Support And Isolation Is A Risk Factor For Depression

Depression is one of the most recurrently investigated psychological disorders within the area of medical R&D (Montorio & Izal, 1996). A number of exhaustive researches have been carried out to study its symptoms and impacts on different patients belonging to different personal and professional attributes and most of these researchers depicted that depression in the elderly people is very frequent and in spite of number of researches in this context, it is often undiagnosed or untreated. To add to this jeopardy, it has also been estimated that only 10% out of the total depressed elderly individuals receive proper diagnosis and treatment (Holroyd et al, 2000). And for that reason, an authentic

The purpose of this research is to review factors that trigger elderly depression states, their physical and mental health conditions,

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8% of persons over the age of twelve reports being currently depressed, this includes 6% of the male population (2014). This literature also reports males aged forty to fifty-nine having higher rates of depression (7%), when compared to males sixty years or older (5%) (2014). In 2010 there were 63.3 million visits to primary care physicians, hospital outpatient units and emergency rooms attributed to mental health diagnosis (CDC, 2014). In the same year, there were 395,000 psychiatric inpatient discharges with major depressive disorder as the primary diagnosis. These individuals had an average stay of six and a half days (CDC, 2014). Inpatient and outpatient treatment is seemingly a revolving door. One article examines the growing number of people being diagnosed with depression, yet the declining number of people seeking outpatient care. This article reports 2.88 out of 100 people seek outpatient treatment for their depression (ScienceDaily, 2010). It is imperative for practitioners of group practice to understand that men and women experience depression differently and to then formulate treatment based on the individual’s unique needs (NIH, 2014).

The purpose of this case study is to reveal that John R. Cash has depression and has suffered from this disorder for a

Depression is prevalent in later life with serious negative outcomes leading to further disability, higher health costs, and mortality (Hoeft, Hinton, Liu, & Unutzer, 2016). Chronic conditions such as cancer, heart failure, pulmonary and Parkinson’s diseases are significant risk factors for late life depression (Wu, Schimmele, & Chappelle, 2012). Delivering quality comprehensive care to older adults with chronic disease and depression is often a complex and challenging task, and thus, academic preparation for these situations is an important goal.

Depression is widespread public health concern of major significance. According to The World Health Organization (WHO) depression is within the top five leading causes of disability globally. The decline in the quality of life is accompanied with major distress and their capacity for social, interpersonal, and the physical role of functioning become debilitated in adults with this ailment. Many adults seeking help are disinclined to accept antidepressant medication to aid them in their recovery, or they simply are unable to tolerate the side effects of them. So, what other options do they have to aid them in their recovery?

According to Tabloski (2014), older adults may not consider themselves depressed due to the stigma associated with mental illness, but rather complain of physical symptoms instead of emotional symptoms. After completing the Geriatric Depression Scale: Short Form, Mrs. W. scored a ‘one’ out of a total of fifteen, which does not indicate a concern for depression at this time (Tabloski, 2014). The one positive indicator from this assessment relates to her energy level, realizing she does not have the energy she had in her younger years, but maintains her activities at a slower pace (S.W., personal

The overall theme of the articles researched were all based on elderly depression and the effects elderly depression can have on their quality of life. During the course of the research, similarities were very evident amongst the different articles. Some of the similarities were: depression is often miss or misdiagnosed in the elderly population, group psychotherapy, assessments, and medication treatment. There are many articles available on elderly depression, but you must know exactly what to look for as there are many topics the information falls under. Elderly depression research ranges from normal part of aging, to death, to living situations and on and on. However, even with the current research available, there will still a gap in literature until effective ways to diagnosis the elderly with depression are found. There are still too many elderly people being misdiagnosed, not diagnosed at all etc. The biggest reason that the literature gap will remain is because there is still too much stigma

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “older adults are at an increased risk of depression, because depression is more common in people who have other illnesses, and 80% of older adults have a chronic condition” (CDC, 2017). The CDC also mentions that older adults are often misdiagnosed or undertreated, because the symptoms may be thought to be the cause of something else, or the patient doesn’t understand that treatment would be beneficial and do not seek help.

Mental disorders are becoming more prevalent in today's society as people add stress and pressure to their daily lives. The elderly population is not eliminated as a candidate for a disorder just because they may be retired. In fact, mental disorders affect 1 in 5 elderly people. One would think that with disorders being rather prevalent in this age group that there would be an abundance of treatment programs, but this is not the case. Because the diagnosis of an individual's mental state is subjective in nature, many troubled people go untreated regularly (summer 1998). Depression in the elderly population is a common occurrence, yet the diagnosis and treatment seem to slip

Throughout my grandma Josie’s life, she has experienced many hardships. It seems as though regrets from early on in life still carry a burden that affects her mental health today. Josie is now 74 years old and suffers from chronic depression. She always complains of feeling bored, and that the world has nothing left to offer her. Grandma Josie often experiences many symptoms of depression daily, which include feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, lack of appetite, persistent aches and pains, headaches, and major digestive issues (Depression). Medication is usually turned to first to treat these symptoms, especially for the aches, and digestive issues. Unfortunately, because a large portion of these issues are being caused by the constant stress, lack of appetite, and anxiety that come with depression, symptoms most likely do not get better with medication. According to the CDC, it is critical for supportive relationships in her life, such as family and friends, to try to uplift her with positive words and actions. We also support and encourage her to get out in her community and talk to the other older folks. It can be summarized that depression is an emotional battle that has a multitude of physiological and psychological affects.

Higher self-reported social support is associated with lower levels of depression in individuals with SCI. Men reported a significantly higher level of perceived support from friends, compared to women. SCI care providers should consider the close association between social support and depression in their continuing care. To improve the depression of individuals with SCI in women, importance of rehabilitation should consist of addressing friend social support. Further studies are recommended to determine if interventions that improve perceived social support will decrease depression in persons with SCI.

According to Unta’s research, patients felt that they were a burden to their families and mortality was at a higher risk with patients. Patients felt that mortality interfered with their social activities. Poorer self-reported social support and other psychosocial factors were associated with poor physical quality of life (Untas, A., Thumma, J., Rascle, N., Rayner, H., Mapes, D., Lopes, A. A., Combe, C., (2011). The quality of life is important to dialysis patients and psychosocial factors are strengths that help patients overcome barriers. This previous study indicates that social support play a big role in chronic disease. Social support can come from relatives, colleagues, medical workers, and close family. Support can be provided physically and emotionally. An important distinction is made between a person 's number of relationships and a person 's perception of the supportive value of social interactions (Untas, A., Thumma, J., Rascle, N., Rayner, H., Mapes, D., Lopes, A. A., Combe, C., (2011). This means if clients have a large amount of support, the clients can have a greater support system. Although there is no clear agreement on its definition, greater social support has been linked to better health outcomes in community and clinical samples (Untas, A., Thumma, J., Rascle, N., Rayner, H., Mapes, D., Lopes, A. A., Combe, C., (2011). This outcome focuses on a wide range of individuals who are being treated with dialysis. The families are educated on

The aging process is a course that can be positive, filled with new experiences, and one that individuals can look forward to. However, many aging persons do not have this same positive ascription. There is a growing fear that when you age, you will become sad, lonely, and depressed. Growing rates of depression within the geriatric population is undeniable and rapidly growing. Instead of settling for this reality, we must learn more about geriatric depression by uncovering the symptoms, risk factors, methods of detection, cultural aspects, and intervention methods. Depression in the elderly is a major public health issue of relevance to clinicians, administrators and policy makers (Heok & Ho, 2008). The misdiagnosis and inappropriate management

So many times, the elders in our communities are not being socialized. This lack can lead to depression and health problems that perhaps could be avoided under different circumstances. In a case study by Indiana University, in 1994, they studied 1,711 patients 60 years and older. Over a period of nine months, they discovered that 292 of