In a blog post written for a patient and/or caregiver audience, explain signs and symptoms for Major Depressive Disorder. Include pharmacological treatments, nonpharmacological treatments, signs and symptoms of disorder and appropriate community resources and referrals.
Resources:
Hilt, R. J., & Nussbaum, A. M. (2016). DSM-5 pocket guide for child and adolescent mental healthLinks to an external site.. American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
Chapter 3, “Common Clinical Concerns”
Chapter 7, “A Brief Version of DSM-5″
Chapter 8, “A stepwise approach to Differential Diagnosis”
Chapter 10, “Selected DSM-5 Assessment Measures”
Chapter 11, “Rating Scales and Alternative Diagnostic Systems”Links to an external site.
Shoemaker, S. J., Wolf, M. S., & Brach, C. (2014). The patient education materials assessment tool (PEMAT) and user’s guideLinks to an external site.. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/pemat_guide.pdfLinks to an external site.
Thapar, A., Pine, D. S., Leckman, J. F., Scott, S., Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E. A. (2015). Rutter’s child and adolescent psychiatry (6th ed.). Wiley Blackwell.
Chapter 60, “Anxiety Disorders”
Chapter 61, “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”
Chapter 62, “Bipolar Disorder in Childhood”
Chapter 63, “Depressive Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence”
Center for Rural Health. (2020, May 18). Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder & childhood bipolar disorderLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/tSfYXkst1vMLinks to an external site.
Mood Disorders Association of BC. (2014, November 20). Children in depressionLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Qg-BBKB1nJcLinks to an external site.
Psych Hub Education. (2020, January 7). LGBTQ youthLinks to an external site.: Learning to listen. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4AVjMMYX4