Depression in children Medical vs. System Approach Donnie Dwyer CCMH/565 DEBRA FARRELL Depressive disorders during youth occur frequently. During childhood there are an estimated one to two percent of children between the ages of six and twelve that have a Major depressive disorder. That rate changes to two to five percent in adolescents or ages thirteen to eighteen. Fourteen to twenty five percent of youth experiences at least one episode of major depression before adulthood. Depression has
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The two most common treatments for social anxiety disorder are medication therapy (pharmacotherapy) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Both medication therapy and CBT have proven successful in treating social anxiety disorder. The clinician psychologist or physician can help choose the most appropriate course of action. Many find that a combination of medication and CBT is most effective. Other kinds of treatments include relaxation techniques‚ social skills training‚ and exposure (without
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Overcoming Post-Partum Depression Introduction a. The number of mother’s experiencing post-partum depression after pregnancy is extremely high. b. Mothers diagnosed with post-partum depression may find it useful to seek out psychiatric counseling‚ self-help groups‚ medical treatment‚ or even engage in yoga‚ as a way to decrease symptoms. I. Post-partum depression is an epidemic and has a profound affect on mothers. a. It affects their relationship with their newborn children.
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Pharmacological Treatment of Medical Disorder Student’s Name Institution’s Name Introduction Mental disorder is an illness of the mind that is characterized by disorganization and confusion in the mind. Mental disorder is by far not realizable early enough‚ for early realization occurs in very minimal instances. In a survey by Harding‚ De Arango‚ Baltazar‚ Climent‚ Ibrahim ‚ Ladrido-Ignacio‚ and Wig (2009)‚ the existence of the ailment
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*DSM4 1.Mental Illness (thought and mood disorders) 2. Developmental Disability (mental retardation and personality disorders) 3. Comorbid Medical Conditions (DM) 4. Stressors (psychosocial and environmental problems) 5. GAF (0-100) Age | Freud-psychosexual | Erikson-psychosocial | 0-1 Infant | Oral | Trust v. Mistrust | 1-3 Toddler | Anal | Autonomy v. Shame and doubt | 3-6 Preschoool | Phallic/ Oedipal | Initiative v. Guilt | 6-12 Schoolage | Latency | Industry v. Inferiority
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linked to depression. This is a good explanation because it is supported by lots of studies‚ such as Lenard 2000 who found that drugs that lower noradrenaline bring about depressive states‚ while those that increase the neurotransmitter levels show antidepressant effects. Another study‚ which also supports this explanation is Kraft et al (2005) who studied 96 depressed patients who were given a drug that increased serotonin levels. He found a more positive mood in those who were treated with the drug rather
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RE: EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF WELLBUTRIN XL® COMPARED WITH OTHER ANTIDEPRESSANTS SUMMARY • • Wellbutrin XL® (bupropion HCl extended-release tablets) is a once-daily formulation of bupropion indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults aged 18 and older. Wellbutrin XL and Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate‚ Forest Labs) have been compared with respect to antidepressant efficacy‚ effects on sexual functioning‚ and safety in 2 randomized‚ double-blind‚ placebo-controlled
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Outline and evaluate biological therapies as treatments of depression. There many forms of treatment to cure depression‚ many of which are biological. These target the physical and chemical side of the body. Anti-depressants and other drugs are the most common forms of treating depression. They work by boosting levels of insufficient neurotransmitters such as serotonin and nor-adrenaline. They will either reduce the amount of re-absorption or block the enzyme that is trying to break down neurotransmitters
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Medication management in older adults: a critique of concordance Austyn Snowden across the hfe span; older people are just as unlikely to take a medicine that interferes with their lifestyle or behefs as younger people (Carter et al‚ 2003). The concept of concordance has emerged as a principle underpinning many suggested solutions to these problems (Medicines Partnership‚ 2003). This article examines the concept of concordance and concludes that‚ while useful as a principle‚ it is difficult to
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peer reviewed and credible. The articles are: Antidepressants Are an Effective Treatment for Depression by Betty Smartt Carter‚ Exercise Can Be Psychologically Harmful by Rebecca Prussian‚ & The Results of Electroconvulsive Therapy Are Unpredictable by Benedict Carey. All three have viewpoints on some of the different types of treatments for depression: antidepressants‚ exercise‚ plus electroconvulsive therapy. The first article is for antidepressants‚ saying that they are an effective treatment for
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