Activity 8
Depression and anxiety management must be tailored to the patient's comorbidity. In this activity, you will practice how to search for up-to-date information about its management.
Create a hypothetical patient's health profile as an example for this assignment. Which health issue is more related to this hypothetical character (obesity, substance abuse, diabetes, etc.)?
Search on the web for management protocols for depression and anxiety related to the health issue you identified in step 1. Make sure you use information from peer-reviewed journals, academic, professional organizations, or governmental sources.
Write a 500-1000 words essay that includes: An introduction, a summary of the management approach you found, advantages and aspects to improve, when it is necessary to refer the patient to a specialist, your conclusions on the topic.
After completing the essay, reflect on your work. Consider:
How comprehensive and accurate is the management approach you found?
Have you considered all the potential aspects of the patient's situation in your essay?
Are the advantages and aspects to improve accurately identified and analyzed?
This self-reflection will help you understand the effectiveness of your research and improve your understanding of anxiety and depression management.