A nursing instructor is preparing a class discussion about major depression. Which of the following would the instructor expect to include? Select all that apply

Question

A) Depression in children manifests in the same manner as in adults.
B) The risk for suicide is especially high during the mid-adolescent years.
C) Response to treatment in older adults is slower than that for younger adults.
D) People older than age 65 years have the lowest suicide rates of any age group.
E) Episodes of depression tend to occur more frequently over time.
F) Depressive disorders are most often treated in the primary care setting.

Answer 1

Ans: B, C, E, F
Children with depressive disorders have similar symptoms than those seen in adults, with a few exceptions. They are more likely to have anxiety symptoms, less interaction with peers, and an irritable, rather than sad, mood. The risk of suicide peaks during the mid-adolescent years. The response to treatment in older adults is slower than in younger adults. People older than age 65 years have the highest suicide rates of any age group. With time, episodes of depression tend to occur more frequently, become more severe, and are of a longer duration. Depressive disorders are so widespread that they are mostly diagnosed and treated in the primary care setting.