Suicide Flashcards
First sign of someone depressed
Loss of interest in life’s activities
View of the world of someone depresssed
Negative
Anhedonia
Loss of pleasure
Depression is usually related to:
A loss of sorts
What does a depressed client look like
Weight fluctuautes
Crying
Tired
Slow in action
Delusional / hallucinations
When does someone depressed gain weight
mild depression
When does someone depressed lose weight
severe depression
Need to promote ___ with depressive clients
Independence
Best way to help those who are severely depressed
Sit with them making no demands
When should we encourage them to describe their feelings
When they start to feel better about themselves
An exercise we should encourage
Walking, running, and weightlifting
1 risk for someone with depression
suicidal thoughts
Typical antidepression med used to treat depression
SSRIs
Indicates that the client may try to kill themselves
a sudden change in mood towards the better
Which culture has the highest suicide rates
Native Indians
