This written easy will be taking a look at the health profile within a particular community and will aim to provide an understanding of nursing and health by critically analysing the environment, socio economic and cultural factors that could be influencing the health of the individuals and the community as a whole. The essay will also aim to evaluate the nurse and client relationship, discussing the different perceptions of health and wellbeing amongst individuals, the communities and overall population of the area. The area of focus for this easy is Bury, which is part of the Bury Metropolitan Borough and also will be looking at depression, which is one of the major health issues of concern in this area. It is worth mentioning that …show more content…
The ethnic profile of the Bury; it has 89.1% that class themselves to be white, with the second largest group to be the Asians at 7.13%, mixed community at 1.7%, black community at 1.0% and others 0.8% (ONS 2011 census). The Town has seen an increase in the non-white population since last population census was carried out, but this is still low in proportion to the national average (Bury JSNA final report on Health and wellbeing 2015).
According to Cambridge Dictionary, clinical depression is “a mental illness that causes feelings of sadness and loss of hope, changes in sleeping and eating habits, loss of interests in your usual activities and pains that have no physical explanation” (Cambridge dictionary accessed online Oct 2017). It is estimated that 1 in 4 people in England will at some point experience a mental health problem in a given year (PHE 2016). In the words of Robert Burton;
“A quiet mind cureth all them, but all they cannot comfort a distressed soul: who can put to silence the voice of desperation? All that is single in other melancholy, Horrible, dirum, pestilens, atrox, ferum, concur in this, it is more than melancholy in the highest degree; a burning fever of the soul; so mad, saith jacchinus, by the misery; fear, sorrow and despair, he puts for ordinary symptoms of melancholy. They are in great pain and horror of mind, distraction of soul, restless, full of continual fears, cares, torments, anxieties,
Depression is defined as, “a mood disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty with thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal thoughts or an attempt to commit suicide” (Merriam Webster). A close friend of mine battles depression and would describe it is, “a debilitating mood that makes it hard to get out of the bed in the morning, a desire to sleep all the time, inability to experience joy, and apathy towards life.” Due to its prevalent occurrence among several people groups throughout history, depression is known as the “common cold of mental illnesses” and has been called “the most widespread, serious,
Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. Depression can be long-lasting or recurrent, substantially impairing an individual’s ability to function at work or school or cope with daily
Clinical Depression is a serious common neurological disorder that can affect anyone from the adolescents to the elderly. Clinical Depression affects the mood, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and symptoms could become severe if left untreated. Clinical Depression is widespread and common, but also misunderstood and we should be well informed on the causes, effects, and treatments of depression.
Depression is mental illnesses characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, despair and worthlessness that interfere with daily functioning and personal relationships. It is an illness caused by an imbalance of the chemicals in the brain. It affects about 19 million people and cost billions in any given year (Ford-Martin). Some of the symptoms of depression are having a hard time focusing, constant crying, and loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary everyday activities, sleep problems, problems with eating and weight (gain or loss). Depression strikes all age groups, and often goes unrecognized or inadequately treated.
6.9%, or about 16 million people, live with clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder. Symptoms of clinical depression include: feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness; angry or irritable outbursts, often over trivial matters; changes in appetite, sleep habits, or weight; trouble concentrating, thinking and recalling information; loss of interest in normal activities
Clinical depression is an illness that significantly affects the way someone feels; causing a persistent pessimistic mood. There are two main types of depression; post trauma and clinical deposition. This medical condition is often accompanied by a range of other physical and psychological symptoms that can interfere with a person’s everyday life; affecting 6% of Australian adults every year. Symptoms for depression include sleeping pattern disturbances, loss of motivation and interest, feeling worthless or guilty, anxiety and impaired concentration. There are a few ways that this depressive illness can be caused: reaction to a distressing situation like loss or stress; part of an illness such
In order to make desired changes in the nursing profession, a two-year program was launched by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in order to achieve better changes in the access based issues and changed needed in nursing profession. A committee was appointed by the Institute of Medicine for the check and production of the report in relation to the initiative. The report was released in 2010 which had recommendations for the changes needed in the nursing profession desiring an improvement in the healthcare profession. This paper will highlight the impact that the given recommendations can have on the nursing practice, nursing education and leadership of the nurses in healthcare profession.
“Depression is an illness that increasingly afflicts people worldwide, interfering with concentration, motivation and many other aspects of human everyday functioning. It is a complex disorder, involving many systems of the body, including the immune system, either as cause or effect. Depression disrupts sleep, and loss of appetite, in some cases it causes weight loss, in other cases it cause weight gain. Because of its complexity, a full understanding of depression has been elusive. Depression involves mood and thoughts as well as
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living, (Mayo). Depression is not like a general illness and it is not something you can just go purchase and over the counter medicine for. Physicians have yet to find any causes of depression. It is believed to be the root of a chemical imbalance of the brain, which related to genes or stress in a person's life.
Depression is a medical condition associated with depressed mood or reduced interest in everyday activities and additional symptoms such as changes in weight and difficulty concentrating.This health issue effects more
The new health care system “require U.S. citizens and legal residents to have health insurance” ("Summary of the Affordable Care Act," 2013, p. 3) that resulted in the increased insured individuals since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation ("Summary of the Affordable Care Act," 2013, p. 3). Due to the new policy more people have access to health care that means more primary physicians needed to accommodate the rise of new patients ("The Physician Shortage," n.d.). Shortages of physicians not only in the primary care area but also in specialty care area are projected between 46,000-90,000 by 2025 ("The Physician Shortage,"
Clinical depression is known as a serious disorder that affects a person's mind. It is usually defined as a mental condition that causes feelings of extreme sadness, hopelessness and worthlessness. However, a new study shows that the effects of depression go beyond a person's mind and could negatively affect a person's entire body as well.
Clinical depression is the term used for any kind of depression disorder, which includes the most common one: major depression, or informally known as depression. While there are several types of depressive disorders, they are share the same gamut of symptoms. These include not just cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms, but also physical ones. Major depression is a mental medical illness that affects both the body and the mind, and it creates “physical, psychological, and social symptoms” (Nemade et al; “Depression”). Major depression is defined by a set of criteria before being labeled to a subject: the subject must experience several of the symptoms of depression almost every day for a span of at least two weeks (Grohol, “Warning”; Nemade et al). It is not absolutely certain what causes depression, as it is “a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors”(Smith et al). Chronic stress can contribute to all those factors which makes it a cause for depression; different events may trigger people in different
In order for a nurse to adapt and provide suitable care to their clients, they must understand the characteristics of the area in which their clients are living. Factors such as employment rates, general health of the population and age distribution can be a useful source of information for nurses. It gives them a clearer idea of the kind of care that they should expect to be giving local people and the health concerns that they may be dealing with. In this essay a small town in the Perth and Kinross area of Scotland will be analysed along with different factors that may have an impact on the health and wellbeing of its residents. (114)
Depression has numerous causes and effects which affect not only the person but the people around them. Depression doesn’t have a specific cause; in most cases it’s different for everyone. It is a common, treatable mental illness that can be experienced at any time in life. It is often described with feeling sad, unhappy, miserable, or “down in the dumps”. Most people have these feelings on occasion. There are several types of depression. These different types of depression describe slight, but often important, diagnostic differences. True clinical depression interferes with mood disorder in everyday life for weeks, months, or even years. Most people think depression affects only one