Depression Teaching 412
Instructed patient on the causes of depression, such as, substance abuse, deficiencies in cerebral neurotransmitters, family history of depressive disorders, hormonal imbalances, lack of social support, prior episodes of depression, significant medical problems, and stressful life events.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Depression Teaching 1004Taught that depression is an alteration in mood, characterized by sadness, pessimism, despondence and hopelessness.Depression Teaching 1008Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: guilty feelings and insomnia or excessive sleeping, among others.Depression Teaching 1258Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: tiredness, listlessness and loss of interest in normal activities, among others.Depression Teaching 969Instructed 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.