Depression

This CE booklet addresses the meaning of and the patient's reaction to depression. The author addresses the major objectives of caring for depressed patients in the acute care setting and the possible alienation of nursing staff. Readers learn how to identify the different types of depression, treatment approaches such as drugs and their side effects, and methods to protect suicidal patients. A n overview of manifestations of depression and screening methods used for diagnosing depression in adolescents, women, and the elderly is presented. Psychotherapeutic nursing approaches to the care of the depressed, physically disabled patient are included. This is a valuable resource for nurses working both in acute and home care settings.