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Define Depression

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Depression is mental illness in which a person experiences deep, unshakable sadness and diminished intein nearly arest ll activities.

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What are common Symptoms of Depression

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Feeling worthless, helpless or hopeless
Loss of interest or pleasure (including hobbies or sexual desire)
Change in appetite
Sleep disturbances
Decreased energy or fatigue (without significant physical exertion)
Sense of guilt

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What are different forms of depression

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Depression related to medical condition
Reactive Depression
Major Depression
BiPolar Depression
Unipolar Depression
Dysthymia
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What is an example of Depression due to Medical Condition

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MS, Stroke, Hypothyroidism

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What is Reactive Depression

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Depression related to a major life stressor

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Give an example of Reactive Depression

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Death of a loved one
Job loss
Accident

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How long is Reactive Depression active in someones life

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Generally short lived- if symptoms continue need clinical intervention

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What is a Major Depression Episode

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Depressed that has lasted longer then two weeks,

Person is usually irritated or sad

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Give an example of a Major Depression Episode

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Clinically significant decrease in social, occupational and other areas of functioning

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What is Dysthymia

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Chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day more days than not for at least two years

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What are some signs of Dysthymia

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Decreased energy, Poor Self Esteem
difficulty concentrating or decision making
Feeling of hopelessness

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What is Bipolar Disorder

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Characterized by periods of cyclical elevated mood (mania) and diminished mood (depression)

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How is Bipolar Disoreder usually treated

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Mood Stabalizers such as Lithium

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What are treatments of Depression

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TCA (Tricyclic antidepressants
SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Cognitive – behavioural therapy
ECT – Electroconvulsive therapy

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When can suicide become a risk

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Suicide can be a risk when the emotional pain an individual experiences is greater than their coping mechanisms

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What are key aspects for moving into a sucidal state

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Unbearable psychological pain
Narrow thinking
Mental Illness
Problem relationships
Loss
Escape
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Signs and symptoms of suicide

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Talking about suicide
Feeling hopelessness
Feeling helpness
Feeling like a burden
Abusing drugs or Alcohol
Writing a suicide note
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What is Dementia

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Loss of thought process in the elderly

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Deffinition of Dementia

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Cognitive impairment involving a generalized and progressive deficit in the areas of memory, the learning of new information,the ability to communicate,

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What are reversible causes of Dementia

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Intracranial-tumors 
Nutritional deficancies
Dehydration
Infection
Depression
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What are irreversible causes of Dementia

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Alzheimeres disease
MS
Parkinsons disease
Drug Overdose
Head Injury
Multi Infarct Dementia
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What is the main cause of Dementia

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Alzhiemers Disease

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What are the 4 steps of Dementia

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  1. Memory loss/changes in personality
  2. Noticable decline in cognitive abilities
  3. Loss of decision making function
  4. Impairment of activities of daily living
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How are disorders in Dementia sections characterized?

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By cognitive defectst

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What are early signs of Dementia
``` Memory loss Misplacing things Difficulty preforming familiar tasks Problems with language Disorientation of place and time Problems with complex tasks ```
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What are symptoms of Depression
Progressve memory loss Defects in reasoning, judgement Decreased in ability to function in social enviroments Not confined to elderly
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What is the most common form of Dementia
Alzhiemers disease
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What are risk factors for Alzheimers disease
Aging Family history Presence of down syndrom
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Diagnosis of Alzhiemers disease
Neuropsychological Assessment MME – Mini Mental Evaluation Medical Diagnosis
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What is the Pathological process of Alzheimers Disease
1. Progressive loss of brain cells 2. Replacement of neurons with non functional plaques 3. Decrease in acetylcholine production and memory loss 4. Accompanied by disturbances in behaviour and affect
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What are the scales for Alzheimers Disease
Mild, Moderate, Severe
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Describe the mild(stage 1) of Alzheimers
Gradual onset 2-4 years Independent Forgetful,easily distracted, impaired judgement and problem solving
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Describe the moderate(stage 2) of Alzheimers
4-7 years Requires close supervision Memory loss, easily disoriented Difficulty handling daily routines
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Describe the severe(stage 3) of Alzheimers
``` 7-10 years Around the clock care Cannot manage daily tasks without assistance Longterm memory loss Loss of physical cordination ```
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What is the medical treatment for Alzheimers disease
No medical cure
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What causes multi infarct dementia
a series of TIA that destroys brain tissue
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What is the most important risk factor in Multi Infarct Dementia
High blood pressure
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What is treatment for Multi Infarct Dementia
Limiting lifestyle risk factors for CVAs
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What are other forms of Dementia
``` Medication induced Metabolic/Nutritional Parkinsons Huntintons Chorea Lewey body ```
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What is treatment for Dementia
Remain active and functional for as long as possible
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What is the focus of treatment for Dementia
Maintain maximum independence
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Define Dementia
cognitive impairment involving a generalized and progressive deficit in memory, judgment, communication and motor coordination
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Alzhiemers Disease
the most common form of dementia with neural tangles
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Major Depression
severe depression which can significantly impair a person’s ability to function
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Reactive Depression
an acute depressive episode related to a life-stressor event
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Dysthymia
chronically depressed mood
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Bipolar
Elevation in mood then depression

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