moms experience the baby blues after delivering a child. About one 1 of every 10 of these women will develop a more severe and longer-lasting depression after delivery. Approximately 1 in 1‚000 women develop more serious conditions‚ like postpartum psychosis. A number of factors can increase the risk of postpartum depression‚ including: -a history of depression before becoming pregnant -Age at time of pregnancy (younger mothers are more likely to develop the condition) -the more children you have the
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general population (“Depression in the Elderly”). These suicidal thoughts or actions are one of the many depressive symptoms in old age. These symptoms of depression in old age can be lessened by exercise. By having the elderly implement an exercise routine into their lives‚ they can stop themselves from being part of the statistics showing depression in old age. A high rate of elderly depression and differing and sometimes mistaken factors cause the elderly to have to accept depression as part of growing
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biological changes‚ all of which can have a great effect on the mothers’ health (Zaudeerer‚ 2009). Postpartum is the period after birth‚ during this period approximately 13% of new mothers experience significant symptoms of depression‚ this is referred to as postpartum depression (PPD) (Dennis‚ 2004). “PPD is most often detected between 2 and 6 weeks and can last up to 2 years if not treated” (Zaudeerer‚ 2009). However‚ Dennis states that identifying PPD can be problematic because women
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An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Case Study Focusing on a Patient with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This essay will provide an understanding of the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and its application to a case study of someone who has mild to moderate health problems. It aims to critically evaluate the principles and philosophy that underpin cognitive behaviour theory‚ whist demonstrating an understanding of fundamental cognitive behavioural strategies‚ and finally
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Clients experiencing depression who are receiving services with private practice clinicians should be adequately assessed and well educated regarding their condition. The clinician should seek information pertaining to the source of the depression‚ and a variety of treatment options should be made available for the client. I strongly agree with Dr. Goodman‚ clients should be told the truth about the causes of depression and not commonly used metaphors‚ such as the serotonin theory (Lacasse & Leo
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About 7.1% of mothers nowadays are afflicted with a depressive disorder called post-natal depression‚ also known as postpartum depression. However‚ only 20% of them are perceived as ill. Denial‚ anger ‚ bargaining‚ depression‚ and acceptance are the five stages of development for PND‚ which are also called “ stages of grief”. The treatment of PND is based on psychoeducation‚ psychopharmaceuta‚ inclusion of relatives‚ and psychotherapy. The first three stages are denial‚ anger‚ and bargaining. Denial
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is recommended by the NICE guidelines as an effective treatment for many mental health problems‚ specifically depression and all of the anxiety disorders. But is it a therapy open to all? When Professor Lord Layard wrote his paper: “Mental Health: Britain’s Biggest Social Problem?” in 2005‚ he noted that: “16% of adults of working age have a mental illness” Of these 16%‚ he stated that‚ only a quarter were utilising any type of treatment. It was this
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female with an 11th grade educational level. During the assessment the clients presented as lethargic and appeared sadden as she cried throughout assessment. During a 3 day stay‚ at Chippenham Hospital 2005‚ the client was given the diagnosis of Depression. The client has been prescribed Celexia. The client is currently seeing Dr. Delay for her medical needs. The client’s previous psychiatrist was Dr. Sayed; however‚ the client does not currently have a psychiatrist. Using a symptom checklist
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A case-study showing the use of Cognitive behaviour therapy on client with severe anxiety. ABSTRACT I would like to point out here that this female client was not known to me until she got in touch with me about 3 months ago. She heard of me through my local community with my phone number passed on to her as I had informed the heads of the Inter-Faith group and voluntary organisations to pass my information to anyone seeking psychological helps. My tutor has been kept informed and gave
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In order for Mary to move up in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs pyramid‚ "security and safety"‚ she needs to ensure her basic needs are being met first. As shown in the case study‚ the care manager at Sunnydene care home assists Mary to do so by showing her respect‚ telling other carers to be friendly and telling other carers to be supportive and listen to Mary and her needs. This would therefore help Mary to feel more confident to leave her room to eat her lunch meals and to join in with what everyone
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