depression
Depression
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: encourage patient to become involved in prior interests and activities, among others.
Taught that depression is an alteration in mood, characterized by sadness, pessimism, despondence and hopelessness.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: depressed mood or affect and feelings of hopelessness, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: withdrawal, isolation and self-neglect, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: guilty feelings and insomnia or excessive sleeping, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: decreased ability to concentrate and physical complaints, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: easy crying and suicidal wishes or behavior, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: agitation, restlessness, tenseness and/or anxiousness, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: tiredness, listlessness and loss of interest in normal activities, among others.
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.