Depressive Disorders

In completing the case study, students will be addressing the following learning objectives:

Analyze different theories about the etiology of depressive disorders.

Discuss interdisciplinary treatment modalities for clients with depressive disorders.

• Sarah, a 37-year-old bank employee, has developed a depressive disorder.   Sarah was engaged and planned to be married next month.  Her fiancé suddenly broke off their engagement and told Sarah that he had accepted a job in Europe and was moving there immediately.  Sarah’s depression began shortly after this and has progressed to the point that she is now seeing a psychiatrist for treatment. Sarah’s family has a history of depressive disorders.  Her father has experienced recurrent episodes of depression for 20 years.   Sarah’s paternal aunt and great uncle both committed suicide.

(Learning Objectives: 1, 2)

a. Identify and discuss the major theories for the etiology of depressive disorders.

b. What different interdisciplinary treatment modalities would be appropriate to incorporate into the plan of care for Sarah?

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