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A 9 page research paper that discusses assessment and implementation of short-term nursing interventions with clients suffering from depression. The writer looks, first of all, at the nature of the assessment process and then discusses short-term intervention options, focusing on CBT, as well as offering a case study. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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depression), it has been associated with morbidity. Depression is a serious medical condition and Weeks, et al (2004) report that unrecognized depression can complicate patient recovery and even lead to
suicide. In Australia, suicide rates have consistently been found to be higher in rural areas than in urban areas (Caldwell, Jorm and Dear, 2004). Furthermore, the greatest at-risk demographic group
appears to be adolescent and young adult men, particularly those living in rural areas (Caldwell, Jorm and Dear, 2004). Mental health disorders, such as depression, have been indicated as
the strongest risk factor associated with suicide. Additional Australian research suggests that knowledge concerning depression and its treatment is greater among women, which leads some researchers to surmise that mental
health literacy may be a particular problem for young Australian men living in rural areas (Caldwell, Jorm and Dear, 2004). In Australia, a large obstacle to the providing psychological interventions
for people suffering from anxiety or depression has been the scarcity of public-sector employees who possess the specialist skills in mental health care to provide such interventions (Winefield and Chur-Hansen,
2004). To address unmet needs for primary mental health care, the Australian government has begun funding programs that are designed to meet this need (Winefield and Chur-Hansen, 2004). These programs
frequently use mental health nurses as a means for expanding services (Winefield and Chur-Hansen, 2004). The following examination of short-term nursing interventions for depression examines, first of all, the nature
of the assessment process and then discusses short-term intervention options, as well as offering a case study. Assessment In a brief psychological nursing assessment, the clinician should be aware
of the clients appearance, behavior, conversation, affect, perception, cognition and insight (Brief Psych. Assessment, 2006). In regard to general appearance and behavior, the nurse should be aware of clothing and
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