NIGHTINGALE INSTITUTE OF NURSING

HEALTH TALK
ON

Care of patients with depression

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……………………. Mam Priyanka kumari

GNM 18th Batch (1st Year)

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of the seminar presentation the group will be able to get knowledge about
CARE OF PATIENT WITH DEPRESSION.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

At the end of the seminar presentation the Group will be able to :-

• Introduce to care of patient with depression

• Define the care of patient with depression
• List the cause of depression
• Enlist the signs and symptoms
• Enlist the risk factors
• Enlist the prevention
• Enlist the diagnoses
• Enlist the management
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ACTIVITY
1. 2 min. Introduction Lecture Listening Chart What are the
of INTRODUCTION paper definition of
depression depression
Depression is a state of mental illness. It
?
is characterised by deep, long- lasting
feelings of sadness or despair. Depression
can change an individual's thinking/feelings
and also affects his/her social behaviour
and sense of physical well-being..

CAUSE
2. 3 min Enlist the What are the
cause  Brain chemistry: Abnormalities in brain causes of
chemical levels may lead to depression. depression?
 Genetics: If you have a relative with
depression, you may be more likely to
become depressed.
  Life events: Stress, the death of a loved
one, upsetting events (trauma), isolation
and lack of support can cause
depression.
 Medical conditions: Ongoing physical
pain and illnesses can cause depression.
People often have depression along with
conditions
like diabetes, cancer and Parkinson’s
disease.
 Medication: Some medications have
depression as a side effect. Recreational
drugs and alcohol can also cause
depression or make it worse.
 Personality: People who are easily
overwhelmed or have trouble coping may
be prone to depression.

3. 4 min Enlist the What are the

signs & signs and
symptoms symptoms of
 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS depression?

 feeling sad, anxious, or “empty”

 feeling hopeless, worthless, and pessimistic
 crying a lot
 feeling bothered, annoyed, or angry
 loss of interest in hobbies and interests you once
enjoyed
 decreased energy or fatigue
 difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making
decisions
 moving or talking more slowly
 difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or
oversleeping
 appetite or weight changes
 chronic physical pain with no clear cause that does not
get better with treatment (headaches, aches or What are the
pains, digestive problems, cramps) risk factors,
diagnosis, and
 thoughts of death, suicide, self-harm, or suicide treatment?
attempts
4. 4 min Enlist the
risk factors,
diagnosis,
and
treatment

RISK FACTORS

 Older age
 Prior abdominal surgery
 History of bowel disorders
 Exposure to stomach virus

DIAGNOSIS

 Urine test
 Blood test
 Barium swallow or enema
 Endoscopy
 X-ray
 Computed tomography scan (CT scan)
 Ultrasound

TREATMENT
 Gas — medications like Mylanta
 Heartburn — antacids
 Constipation — stool softener
 Diarrhea cramping — a medication like
Imodium

CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://sideeffects.embl.de/se/C0232488/
https://www.healthline.com/health/colicky-pain