PPT-Approach to Depression in

primary care Psychiatry for Family Physicians Jon Davine MD CCFP FRCPC Associate Professor McMaster University Outline Differential diagnosis of the sad state Treatment strategies. But depression is more than just a low mood it can be a serious illness The medical name for this is major depressive disorder An episode of depression is serious if it lasts for more than two weeks when the person feels miserable most of the day n If depression isnt detected then it cant be treated and it has the potential to become severe and disabling Depression is also a known risk factor for suicide Although men are more likely than women to recognise the physical symptoms of depression s So What Do I Take?. Gary E. Foresman, MD. July 2013. References. Depression and Risk of Stroke Morbidity and Mortality. An Pan PhD, et al. JAMA. Sept 21, 2011; 306(11): 1241-1249.. Selective Publication of Antidepressant Trials and Its Influence on Apparent Efficacy. Erick H Turner MD, et al. NEJM. Jan 17, 2008;358: 252-60.. in the United States. May 4, 2015. . - American History. Depression in cities. Lost jobs = evicted . Shantytowns. Hunger spread through cities. Soup Kitchens. Bread Lines. Shantytown. Shantytown. Shantytown. Trupti K. Patel, MD. Deputy Chief Medical Officer. ADHS/Division of Behavioral Health. First Record of Depression. Hippocrates in the 4. th. Century provided the first description of depression. He called it “melancholia”. US History: Spiconardi. Hard Times for Americans. Hardships Americans Faced. Unemployment. Unemployment rate sky rockets from 3% in 1929 to 25% in 1933. Hard Times for Americans. Family Life. Many fathers left families to find work elsewhere. A. pproach to Explaining Depression. Psychopathology – Unit 1. Characteristics of Depression. Depression is an affective . mood disorder. involving lengthy disruption of emotions. About 20% of people will suffer from some form of depression throughout their lifetimes, with women twice as vulnerable as men. . Angle of Elevation: the angle formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight to a point above the line. Angle of Depression: the angle formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight to a point below the line. Sept 13, 2016. ___________. Presented by. Sally King, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, RYT 200. Depression today is the single most underdiagnosed and undertreated of all mental illnesses . . 1 in 4 Americans will experience an episode of clinical depression in their lifetime.. What is Depression?. . D. epression is defined as a mood disturbance, a disorder of feelings and emotions that can range from mild to severe in intensity. Depression is believed to be a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain. Some scientists believe that an imbalance happens first, causing the depression. Others believe that emotional stress may bring on the chemical changes that result in the characteristics of depression.. Niamh. Rooney. Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. 28/01/15. Depression. . Depression can happen to anyone - and does happen to one in four of us over our lifetimes. . Different . factors that make it more likely to . Dr Donna Grant . (. MRCPsych. , MBBS, BSc (. Hons. )). Consultant Psychiatrist. Priory Hospital Chelmsford. Stump Lane, Springfield. Chelmsford. CM1 7SJ. . Medical Secretary: Carole Dolbear . Telephone: 01245 244703. Jon-Paul . Khoo. . “Manic depression is a frustrating mess”. . Manic Depression. , . Jimi. Hendrix. Depression. 50-80% of all depression management occurs in primary care. Too 9 93 I accompanied by psychomotor agitation and irritabil - ity. Because patients with this type o depression are prone to suicidal ideation and are at high risk of suicide, they must be diagnos