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Personal Health Questionnaire-9 And Interventions In Adults, Grace Alford
Personal Health Questionnaire-9 And Interventions In Adults, Grace Alford
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
This is an evaluation of the PHQ-9 depression screening and interventions in adults within an urban setting.
Depression, Gerardo Serrano
Depression, Gerardo Serrano
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Depression is a common illness worldwide, with an estimated 3.8% of he population affected, including 5.0% among adults and 5.7% among adults older than 60 years (Schomerus et at., 019). Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression (Schomerus et at., 2019). Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations nd short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. Especially hen recurrent and with moderate or severe intensity, depression may become serious health condition. It can cause he affected person to suffer greatly and unction poorly at work, at school and in he family. At its worst, depression can lead …
Neuroinflammation & Mood Disorders, Andrea Zanders
Neuroinflammation & Mood Disorders, Andrea Zanders
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
The world of mental health treatment is evolving as more information is discovered about its multifaceted pathophysiology. This poster takes a glimpse at one of these factors: the role of neuroinflammation in mood disorders. Above normal levels of inflammation are found in patient’s suffering from depression and bipolar disorder. Elevated inflammation has significant negative effects on the brain that as a result cause dysregulation in mood. Mental health treatments that have been found to effectively address neuroinflammation include nutritional and exercise interventions. The progression of neuroinflammation research in mood disorders gives a positive outlook for patient outcomes as individuals continue …
Bipolar Disorder, Heather Guthrie
Bipolar Disorder, Heather Guthrie
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes severe swings in mood, energy, activity, concentration, and activities of daily living. These mood swings range from extremely euphoric, irritable, or animated behavior (manic) to despondent, apathetic, or dejected periods (depressive). This phenomenon was why this disorder was known as manic-depressive or manic depression. The need to understand the multiple factors regarding the disease process of this disorder, and the importance of treatment is vital for the safety and health of people across the world inflicted by bipolar disorder. Education is the key to how this disorder affects the entire trajectory of …
Depression: The Cause, The Signs, The Stigma, Elisabeth Sanderson
Depression: The Cause, The Signs, The Stigma, Elisabeth Sanderson
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Depression is a common phenomenon. According to World Health Organization (2020) there are over 264 million people suffering from depression globally. Takahashi (2019) states that major depressive disorder is the most common mood disorder and additionally notes that it is the leading cause of disability not just in the United States but in the world. From a pathophysiological perspective depression has multiple possible causes. This paper seeks to look at depression as a relevant health care concern and to describe accepted theories on the pathophysiology of depression as well as discussing key signs and symptoms of the disorder. It seeks …
The Link Between Genetics And Depression, Rachel Shirey
The Link Between Genetics And Depression, Rachel Shirey
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
This paper examines the link between genetics and depression. Information was gathered and reviewed from multiple studies. Signs and symptoms of depression, the pathophysiology of environmental and genetic factors, and the significance of the pathophysiology were explained. Additionally, nursing implications regarding genetics and depression are discussed.