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Lather: Apply the recommended amount of soap or skin cleanser to your hands and lather them together.
Scrub: Rub your hands vigorously, making sure to cover all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Rinse: Rinse your hands with water.
Dry: Use a disposable towel to dry your hands.
Turn off faucet: Use a towel to turn off the faucet.
Proper hand washing: Visual guide and tips
Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds removes more germs than shorter periods of time.
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Understanding
Depression
What is depression?
Everyone occasionally feels blue or
sad, But these feelings are usually
short-lived and pass within a couple of
days, when you have to depression, it
interferes with daily life and causes pain
for both you and those who care about
you, depression is a common but
serious illness.
Definition (F-32)
Depression is a common mental
disorder that presents with depressed
mood, loss of interest or pleasure,
feelings of guilt or low self-worth
disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy,
and poor concentration.
Depression is the leading cause of
disability as measured and the 4
th
leading contributor to the global burden
of disease (DALYs, Disability-Adjusted
Life Years) in 2000. By the year 2020,
depression is projected to reach 2
nd
place of the ranking of DALYs
calculated for all ages, both sexes.
Today, depression is already the 2
nd
cause of DALYs in the age category 15-
44 years for both sexes combined.
Epidemiology Epidemiology
Depression is a wide spread mental
health problem affecting many people.
The life time risk of depression in male
is 8-12% and in female it is 20-26%
Depression occurs twice as frequently in
woman as in men.
Onset is usually after 25-30 years and
peak between 40-60 years.
Understanding the main causes of depression Understanding the main causes of depression
What causes Depression?
Socio economic theory
Learned theory
Generic history
Family History
Having family members who have
depression may increase a person’s risk
Biochemical factors.
Deficiencies of certain chemicals in the
brain may lead to depression
Serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine
Cognitive theory
Negative expectation of the
environment
Negative expectation of the self.
Negative expectation of the future
Psychological causes
Loss of person
Loss of love
Failure in occupation
Failure in exam
Failure in business
Disappointment
Change in brain anatomy: loss of neurons
in the frontal lobes, cerebellum and basal ganglia has
been identified in depression
Major Life Changes
Negative or particularly
stressful events can
trigger depression.
Examples include the
death of a loved one or a
job change.
Major Illnesses such as
heart attack, stroke or
cancer may trigger
depression.
Certain medications used
alone or in combination can
cause side effects much like
the symptoms of depression.
Use of Alcohol or other Drugs
can lead to or worsen
depression.
Core Symptoms of Depression
Vary from person to person
CORE SYMPTOMS
2 key signs are loss of
interest in things you like to
do, and pervasive sadness
or loss and interest and
enjoyment.
Fatiquablity
Common symptoms include:
Changes in feelings such as:
Reduced concentration and attention
Reduced self esteem, self confidence
Ideas of guilt and unworthiness
Pessimistic views of future.
Ideas of self harm or suicide
Disturbed sleep
Diminished appetite.
ICD-10 Diagnostic Criteria
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
>or equal 5 the following features for >weeks, at least 1
feature would be from 1 or 2
1. Depressed mood . Depressed mood
22. Decreased interest of pleasure. Decreased interest of pleasure
3. Significant weight change (5%)or change in appetite
4. change in sleep
5. Change in activity, psychomotor agitation or retardation.
6. fatigue or loss of energy
7. feeling of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt
8. concentration or indecisiveness
9. suicidality
ICD-10 Diagnostic Criteria
Changes in behavior and
attitude
These may include:
General slowing down
Neglect of responsibilities and appearance
Poor memory
Inability to concentrate
Suicidal thoughts and feelings
Difficulty making decisions
Physical Complaints
These may include:
Sleep disturbances such as
insomnia, early morning waking, or
sleeping too much
Lack of energy
Loss of appetite
Weight loss or gain
Unexplained headaches or
backaches
Stomachaches, indigestion or
changes in bowl habits
Common Types of Depression
Major Depression
Atypical Depression
Dysthymia
Bipolar Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
premenstrual dysphonic
postpartum depression
Major Depression
This type causes symptoms that may:
Begin suddenly, possibly triggered by a loss,
crisis or stressful change
Interfere with normal functioning
Continue for months or years
It is possible for a person to have only one
episode of major depression. However, It is
more common for episodes to be long lasting
or to recur several times during a person’s life
Major depressive disorder
Diagnostic criteria
According to the DSM-IV
Five (or more) of the following
symptoms have to present for the same
two period.
At least one of the first two symptoms
(depressed mood or loss of interest or
pleasure is included in these.
Diagnostic criteria
Depressed mood for most of the day
every day
Reported by the person or by others
In children and adolescent, this can
irritable mood . .
Atypical Depression
Mood reactivity plus > 2 of the followng
Hyperplasia
Hypersomnia
Leaden paralysis (Heaviness)
Interpersonal rejection sensitivity
2-3 time common in women.
Dysthymia
People with this illness may be
consistently and mildly depressed
for years. They function fairly well
on a daily basis, but their
relationships and self esteem suffer
over time.
Bipolar Disorder (A.K.A. Manic-Depression)
People with this type of illness change back and
forth between periods of depression and
periods of mania (an extreme high, sometimes
with agitation or irritability).
Symptoms of mania may include:
Less need for sleep
Overconfidence
Racing thoughts
Reckless behavior
Increased energy
Mood changes are often gradual, but can be
sudden
Season Affective Disorder
This is depression that coincides with
changes in the season. Most cases begin
in the fall or winter, when there is a
decrease in sunlight
(more common in regions
farther north)
Less often, depression
can occur in late Spring
or summer
Omega sign in depression
By German neurologist Otto Veraguth
Veraguth fold
Professional treatment is
helpful for all these types of
depression.
Psychotherapy
Counseling can help many depressed people
understand, accept and feel better about
themselves. People also learn more effective
ways of coping with life’s adversities and
difficulties. For example:
Interpersonal therapy works to change how
people how to accept self and relate to others
that affects mood and self-worth.
Cognitive therapy helps people change
negative thinking, behavior patterns and
attitudes that affect self esteem and overall
sense of well being.
Medical Treatment for Depression
Medication
Antidepressants are an option (most often for
more severe cases) that can help ease the
symptoms of depression and return a person
to a better level of functioning. Medication is
often crucial for cases of bipolar (typically a
mood stabilizer).
Antidepressants are
not habit forming and
generally have minimal
side effects.
If you or someone you know
has symptoms of
depression…
Take Action!
See a medical doctor for a complete
check up. Some medical problems, such
as an under-functioning thyroid,
can cause depression.
Go to the counseling center and talk with
a professional counselor.
Talk things over with an under-
standing friend, family member
or student services staff.
Don’t expect too much of yourself until
your energy and mood improve
Take a break
Get some exercise
Avoid extra stress and big changes
Things to do
Reduce or eliminate the use of alcohol
or drugs
Exercise or engage in some form of
physical activity
Eat a proper, well-balanced diet
Establish a regular sleep
pattern
Obtain an adequate and consistent amount of
sleep—not too much, nor too little
Seek emotional support from family and
friends
Focus on meaningful, positive aspects of your
life
Pace yourself, modify your schedule, and set
small, realistic goals
Remember, depression is
a temporary difficulty, not
a reflection of your whole
life or self worth.
Things to Avoid
Don’t make long-term commitments or
important decisions unless necessary while you
are feeling down
Don’t assume things are hopeless
Don’t engage in “emotional reasoning” (i.e.:
because I feel awful, my life is terrible)
Don’t assume responsibility for events which
are outside of your control
Don’t avoid treatment-take some action to cope
Don’t be critical of yourself; avoid critical others
Dealing with a depressed friend
Be empathic and understanding
Don’t try to “cheer up” a depressed person—it
can feel minimizing. Simply ask if there is
anything you can do to help—the answer will
often be “no,” but the support will be felt.
Avoid critical or shaming statements
Challenge expressions of hopelessness
Empathize with feelings of sadness, grief,
anger and frustration (other feelings will come
in time)
Don’t argue about how bad things are or
are not
Don’t insist that depression or sadness
is not warranted for their situation
Don’t react with anger even though your
efforts to help may be resisted or
rejected
Helping a depressed friend…
Helping a depressed
friend…
Advocate for their recovery—
convey hope
Emphasize that depression is very treatable
Seek consultation (professional counselors
from the counseling center are always glad to
consult—by phone or in person).
Encourage your friend to seek help; offer to
go with them to the counseling center
Be supportive of counselor or other doctor
suggestions