Stages of grief and symptoms associated with each stage
What is depression?
Why do people get depressed?
What are the symptoms of depression?
Management of the illness
Medication management
Assertive techniques
Stress-management techniques
Ways to increase self-esteem
Electroconvulsive therapy
Support services
Suicide hotline
Support groups
Legal/financial assistance
Evaluation
Has self-harm to the client been avoided?
Have suicidal ideations subsided?
Does the client know where to seek assistance outside of the hospital when suicidal thoughts occur?
Has the client discussed the recent loss with the staff and family members?
Is he or she able to verbalize feelings and behaviors associated with each stage of the grieving process and recognize his or her position in the process?
Have obsession with, and idealization of, the lost object subsided?
Is anger toward the lost object expressed appropriately?
Does the client set realistic goals for self?
Is the client able to verbalize positive aspects about self, past accomplishments, and future prospects?
Can the client identify areas of life situation over which he or she has control?