Instructed in the depression's symptoms such as constant feelings of sadness, irritability or tension, decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies,loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity, a change in appetite with significant weight loss or weight gain, difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening or sleeping too much, restlessness or feeling slowed down decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate, feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness or guilt, thoughts of suicide or death.
Instructed to contact your doctor or go to your local hospital or emergency room, if you are in an immediate serious despression crisis.
Instructed that depression may surface with other mood disorders such as seasonal major depression, postpartum depression and bipolar disorder.
Instructed patient to attend MD appointments.
Instructed patient to attend all psychiatrist appointments.
Instructed patient to begin treatment.
Instructed patient to perform daily safe activities such as reading and walking, in order to help increase self-esteem.
Instructed patient that depression is an abnormal and persistent mood state. It is characterized by sadness, melancholy, slowed mental processes and changes in physical patterns such as eating and sleeping.
Instructed patient about depression risk factors for suicide. Women are 3 times more likely than men to attempt suicide, but men are 3 times more likely to complete suicide.
Instructed patient that depression induced suicide is more frequent among white or native americans, older than 60 years, lacking social support and/or having financial difficulties.