Depression by Sarah Steel https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5 Supporting patients with depression en-us 2022-05-26 11:55:28 UTC 2025-11-20 09:50:59 UTC hello@padlet.com What is depression? ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200769380 Depression is a low mood that lasts for a long time and affects your everyday life.

In its mildest form, depression can mean just being in low spirits. It doesn't stop you from leading your normal life but makes everything harder to do and seem less worthwhile. At its most severe, depression can be life-threatening because it can make you feel suicidal (MIND, 2022). 


References 
MIND (2022) Depression. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-IR48Mb3W0&t=8s (Accessed: 26 May 2022).


]]> 2022-05-26 12:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200769380 Symptoms of depression ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200776871 The NHS highlights that depression has many symptoms including not just psychological but physical symptoms as well. These include;

Psychological symptoms

The psychological symptoms of depression include:

  • continuous low mood or sadness
  • feeling hopeless and helpless
  • having low self-esteem
  • feeling tearful
  • feeling guilt-ridden
  • feeling irritable and intolerant of others
  • having no motivation or interest in things
  • finding it difficult to make decisions
  • not getting any enjoyment out of life
  • feeling anxious or worried
  • having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself
Physical symptoms

The physical symptoms of depression include:

  • moving or speaking more slowly than usual
  • changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased)
  • constipation
  • unexplained aches and pains
  • lack of energy
  • low sex drive (loss of libido)
  • changes to your menstrual cycle
  • disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning

References
NHS (2022) Symptoms - Clinical Depression. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/clinical-depression/symptoms/ (Accessed: 26 May 2022).
]]> 2022-05-26 12:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200776871 Helping someone with depression ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200781570 2022-05-26 12:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200781570 ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200785704 2022-05-26 12:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200785704 ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200792105 According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative, 18% of nurses exhibit symptoms of depression — double the rate within the general population. These numbers have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 50% of nurses treating patients with COVID-19 reporting signs of depression.

Reference 
Vaughn, N. (2020) Depression and Anxiety in Nurses. Available at: https://www.relias.com/blog/depression-anxiety-in-nurses (Accessed: 26 May 2022).]]> 2022-05-26 12:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200792105 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200797489 2022-05-26 12:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200797489 ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200800616 Treatment for depression usually involves a combination of self-help, talking therapies and medicines.


]]> 2022-05-26 12:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200800616 ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200803137 2022-05-26 12:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200803137 ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200806732 It is so important to speak out ]]> 2022-05-26 12:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200806732 ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200810972 Gotter (2017) establishes to help prevent depression, 
it is important to exercise regularly, manage chronic conditions and build strong relationships and most importantly speak to someone. 

Gotter, A. (2017) 15 Ways to Avoid Depression. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-avoid-depression (Accessed: 26 Mat 2022). ]]> 2022-05-26 12:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200810972 Support Networks for People with Depression ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200819016 2022-05-26 12:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200819016 ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200821293 Visit the Mind website for information about support groups in your area.

If you're a carer and affected by depression, ring the Carers Direct helpline on 0300 123 1053 to find out how to meet other carers.

Or you can ask your GP or your local psychological therapies team about depression support groups in your area.

References 

NHS (2022) Support Groups - Clinical Depression. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/clinical-depression/support-groups/ (Accessed: 26 May 2022).

Support groups - Clinical depression

Support groups - Clinical depression

]]> 2022-05-26 12:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200821293 ssteel1678 https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200833670 It's important for nurses to know that just because their patient is suffering from depression, it's crucial not to treat them any differently. Be open and honest, being in a hospital is destressing enough yet alone having a nurse judge you on your mood. ]]> 2022-05-26 13:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteel1678/d8d57wo67c3v2kr5/wish/2200833670