Depression

Depression Teaching 2481

Patient instructed on new medication Abilify. Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medicines to treat major depressive disorder in adults. May be taken with or without food, take at the same time daily. Do not stop abruptly or change dosage without consulting prescriber. Notify prescriber if unusual or bothersome side effects occur.

Depression Teaching 2352

SN instructed about medication Trazodone that is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision, changes in weight, headache, muscle ache/pain, dry mouth, bad taste in the mouth and stuffy nose.

Depression Teaching 969

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: encourage patient to set realistic goals and recognize and praise even minor accomplishments, among others.

Depression Teaching 970

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: encourage verbalization of feelings and allow patient some degree of control, among others.

Depression Teaching 971

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: allow time for responses and encourage patient to make decisions, among others.

Depression Teaching 972

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: encourage patient to become involved in prior interests and activities, among others.

Depression Teaching 1258

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: tiredness, listlessness and loss of interest in normal activities, among others.

Depression Teaching 1004

Taught that depression is an alteration in mood, characterized by sadness, pessimism, despondence and hopelessness.

Depression Teaching 1005

Taught that there are two types of depression: endogenous depression (genetic and not triggered by an event) and exogenous depression (caused by an event such as loss of a loved one).

Depression Teaching 1006

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: depressed mood or affect and feelings of hopelessness, among others.