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What do you need to know about depression and pain?

Depression and pain 1 Hurting bodies and suffering minds often require the same treatment. 2 Brain pathways. The convergence of depression and pain is reflected in the circuitry... 3 Depression, disability, and pain. Depression contributes greatly to the disability caused by... 4 Treating pain and depression in combination.

What is the best book on the treatment of depression?

The behavioral study and treatment of depression. In M. Hersen, R.M. Eisler & P.M. Miller (Eds), Progress in behavior modification. NY: Academic Press. Long, J.W., & Ryback, J.J., (1995). The Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs 1995. Depression. NY: Perennial.

Do people in pain and depression get better mental health care?

People in pain who are also depressed become extremely heavy consumers of medical services, even if they have no severe underlying illness. But that doesn't mean they receive better treatment; studies show that they actually use fewer mental health services than other patients with mood disorders.

What is the best citation for a case study of depression?

Part of the Psychology Commons Recommended Citation Allison, Barbara Ann Marie, "Case study of a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder" (2005). Theses and Dissertations. 958.

How to help a severely depressed PT?

identify small, achievable goals the pt. can meet; provide support and encouragement; break down tasks into small parts for the severely depressed pt. (ex: rather than encouraging the pt. to get dressed, have pt. focus on putting on a T-shirt); encourage independence

What is depression in men?

a painful and debilitating illness that affects all areas of one's life; it can take a variety of forms and affect all age groups; people who suffer from depression usually see everything with a more negative attitude - they cannot imagine that any problem/situation can be solved in a positive way; it is more common in women, but may be underdiagnosed in men (who tend to mask emotional disorders with behaviors such as alcohol abuse)

How to talk to a patient about his/her concerns?

encourage the patient to speak about his/her concerns without judgement; use open-ended questions, such as "Tell me what concerns you today"; avoid blanket reassurance like "you are doing fine"; avoid minimizing the pt's feeling as in "you're lucky you have a job" (these comments may alienate a pt. who is not feeling fine); help a patient who verbalized hopelessness to focus on describing his feelings and concerns; then discuss one concern at a time to prevent it from being overwhelming for the patient; promote a trusting relationship

What does "encourage the patient" mean?

encourage the pt. to challenge negative thoughts; for example, identify and alternative solution to a problem; or, encourage one example as to why the patient is a good parent

Does depression fit all patients?

the classic image of a depressed person does not fit all patients; some may have more physical signs (loss of appetite, insomnia, early morning awakening) and NOT display the outward sadness that is usually associated with depression