What is a major depressive disorder and how is it different from sadness?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response:
? While we all may experience sadness at some point in our life the sadness
does not take over our life and we are somehow able to bounce back;
? Sadness differs from major depression which is a serious, potentially life
threatening illness;
? The depressed mood is not temporary or easily shaken off typically lasting
for weeks (a 2-week period at a minimum representing a change from
previous functioning), months, or years;
? Depressed individuals exhibit both physical and behavioral signs and
symptoms, such as a depressed mood, loss of interest in pleasurable pursuits
in addition to changes in appetite, sleep disturbance, restlessness or "slowed
down," fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating,
and thoughts of suicide/death; and
? A depressive disorder is significant and severe enough to impair important
areas of a person's life.
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In her social work class, Chen Li learns that she needs to respond to clients’ feelings with sensitivity and understanding. This fundamental skill for developing positive professional relationships is ______.
A. empathy B. warmth C. genuineness D. cultural competence
What is a case plan?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following terms refers to a skill that encourages clients to continue verbalizing their concerns?
A) ?Reflecting content B) ?Furthering responses C) ?Empathizing D) ?Intellectualizing