Depression Assessment
- Anergia
- Self Neglect
- Decreased Libido
- Vegetative Signs
- Sad Affect
- Worthlessness
- Guilt
- Anger and Irritability
- Ineffective Problem Solving
- Slowed Thinking
SIG E CAPS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Sleep Problems
- Interest Deficit
- Guilt or Worthlessness
- Energy Loss or Fatigue
- Concentration Difficulty
- Appetite Changes
- Psychomotor Retardation or Agitation
- Suicidal Ideation
- 5 Symptoms Including Depressed Mood or Anhedonia for 2 Weeks
Suicide Assessment
- SAD PERSONS Scale
- Direct (Overt) Statements
- Indirect (Covert) Statements
- Giving Away Prized Possessions
- Sudden Improvement in Mood
- Putting Personal Affairs in Order
- Detail of Plan
- Availability of Means
- Proposed Method
- Safe Environment
- One-on-One Monitoring
- No Suicide Contract
Suicide Risk Factors
- Depression
- Previous Attempt
- No Support System
- Access to Firearms or Medications
- Substance Abuse
- Physical or Sexual Abuse
- Chronic Illness or Pain
- Extremes of Age
Bipolar Disorder Assessment
- Neurotransmitter Dysregulation and Genetic Factors
- Euphoric Mood
- Nonstop Physical Activity
- Flight of Ideas
- Rapid Speech
- Mood Changes
- Sad Affect
- Psychomotor Retardation
- Suicidal Thoughts
Bipolar Disorder Interventions
- Lithium
- Valproic Acid (Valproate)
- Lamotrigine
- Hospitalization
- Nutrition
- Hygiene
- Monitor for Vegetative Signs
- Suicide Precautions
Postpartum Blues
- Depressed Affect
- Tearfulness
- Fatigue
- Resolves in 2 Weeks
- Supportive Care
Postpartum Psychosis
- First Pregnancy
- Family History
- Bipolar Disorder
- Medication Changes
- Hallucination
- Delusion
- Atypical Antipsychotics
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
Major Depressive Disorder with Peripartum Onset
- Sleep Problems
- Interest Deficit
- Guilt or Worthlessness
- Energy Loss or Fatigue
- Concentration Difficulty
- Appetite Changes
- Psychomotor Retardation or Agitation
- Suicidal Ideation
- 5 Symptoms Including Depressed Mood or Anhedonia for 2 Weeks
- Onset No Later Than 1 Year After Delivery
Adjustment Disorder
- Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms
- Symptoms < 6 Months
- Within 3 Months of Identifiable Stressor
- Emotional Distress
- Does Not Meet Criteria for Other Illness
- Generalized Anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Antidepressants