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identifying mental disorders in primary care
Medically unexplained symptoms: clues to identifying mental disorders in primary care Suspect depression or anxiety in anyone with: • physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a physical illness; • multiple symptoms such as aches and pains in different regions of the body, tiredness, dizziness, sleep problems, palpitations, tingling numbness in the fingers; • a […]
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most common mental health disorders in primary care
Mental disorders in primary care most common mental health disorders in primary care Any mental disorder may be seen in the primary care setting. However, there are two types of disorders that are especially common. These are depression and anxiety, and alcohol misuse. However, a person’s complaints often do not offer clues to the underlying mental problem. Typically, […]
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general health care definition
general health care definition Primary and general health care General health care refers to health care focusing on general health problems in adults. While this manual as a whole is concerned with the mental health issues relevant to the health worker based in a primary or general health care setting, this section provides a brief overview of the […]
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dealing with an adolescent who is sad
Things to remember when dealing with an adolescent who is sad •Vague physical complaints in adolescents are most commonly related to stress and depression. • Depression is a common health problem in adolescents. •Working with families and teachers is an important way of helping adolescents, since stress in the family or in school are major […]
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coping strategies for stress worksheets
coping strategies for stress worksheets Coping with stress: suggestions for adolescents People react to stress in different ways. Some people cope with the stress in ways that lead to less harm to their health. Here are hints on how you can do the same: • Identify those situations or events that make you feel stressed. • […]
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What to Do for Depression Without Medicine
What to Do for Depression Without Medicine • Listen to the adolescent’s account of his feelings and what he is worried about. Do not be in a hurry. If you do not have time immediately, then tell him to come back later, when you have more time. • Help the adolescent to make the link between […]
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How to Overcome Depression in adolescents
How to Overcome Depression in adolescents Questions to ask the parents • Have you noticed any change in the adolescent’s behaviour recently? What have you noticed? • Why do you think this is happening? The parents’ views may give a clue to the cause of the problem. For example, if a parent says that the adolescent […]
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Case Study Teen Depression
Case Study Teen Depression Thomas was a 16-year-old boy who was in his final year of secondary school. This was an important year for him and his family. His family had spent a lot of money on his private schooling. They were all hoping that Thomas would go to medical school and become a doctor. But […]
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Clinical Depression Case Study
Clinical Depression Case Study Luisa was a 12-year-old girl who was one of the clever students in her class. However, recently she had become less friendly. While she once used to play games in the lunch break, she now spent her time sitting alone in the classroom. Clinical Depression Case Study Her friends tried to get her involved, […]
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Depression Symptoms in Adolescents
Depression in adolescents Depression Symptoms in Adolescents Depression is a common problem in adolescents. It often presents with physical symptoms, frequently related to difficulties in schoolwork. Common features of teenage depression are: • headaches and other aches and pains; • difficulty in concentration; • poor sleep; • loss of appetite; • withdrawing from family and friends; […]
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