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The document outlines the concept map for mental health diagnosis, focusing on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), including its pathophysiology, risk factors, pharmacological treatments, diagnostic procedures, signs and symptoms, nursing diagnoses, and interventions. Key aspects include neurotransmitter imbalances, family history, chronic stress, and the use of antidepressants. It emphasizes the importance of therapeutic relationships and monitoring for suicidal ideation in nursing care.

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Mental Health Diagnosis Concept Map

Pathophysiology Risk Factors


Mental Health
 Imbalance of neurotransmitters (serotonin, Diagnosis  Family history of depression
norepinephrine, dopamine) (Galvao et al., 2021)  Chronic stress or trauma
 Genetic factors and Environmental stressors  Medical conditions (e.g.,
 Chronic medical conditions (e.g., HTN, stroke) hypothyroidism, chronic pain)
Major Depressive
Disorder (MDD)

Pharmacology
Diagnostic Procedures
 Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs)  Clinical interview and mental status exam
 Adjunct medications (e.g., anxiolytics, mood  PHQ-9 or other depression screening tools
stabilizers) (Sanches et al., 2021)  Laboratory tests (to rule out medical
causes)
 Psychological assessment
Physical Assessment (Signs and Symptoms)
 Depressed mood
 Anhedonia (Sawchuk, 2022)
 Changes in sleep, appetite, energy
Complications
 Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
 Suicidal ideation/attempts, self-harm
 Difficulty concentrating
 Substance abuse, impaired function
 Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
 Physical health problems (Sawchuk,
2022).
Nursing Diagnosis
 Impaired Mood: Client exhibits persistent feelings of Nursing Interventions
sadness, hopelessness, and low self-worth.
 Hopelessness: Client expresses a negative outlook on the  Establish therapeutic relationship
future and a belief that their situation will not improve.  Provide emotional support and validation
 Ineffective Coping: Client has difficulty utilizing healthy  Educate on depression and treatment options
strategies to manage their depression and associated stressors  Monitor for suicidal ideation (Wagner, 2024).
(Wagner, 2024).
 Encourage participation in therapy
 Promote healthy lifestyle changes
 Social Isolation: Client withdraws from social interactions
and support networks due to their depressive symptoms.
Reference List
Galvao, A. C. de M., Almeida, R. N., de Sousa, G. M., Leocadio-Miguel, M. A., Palhano-Fontes, F., de Araujo, D. B., Lobão-Soares, B., Maia-de-

Oliveira, J. P., Nunes, E. A., Hallak, J. E., Schuch, F. B., Sarris, J., & Galvão-Coelho, N. L. (2021). Pathophysiology of major depression by

clinical stages. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.641779

Sanches, M., Quevedo, J., & Soares, J. C. (2021). New agents and perspectives in the pharmacological treatment of major depressive disorder.

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 106, 110157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2020.110157

Sawchuk, C. (2022, October 14). Depression (major depressive disorder). Mayo Clinic.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007

Wagner, M. (2024, September 22). Major depression: Nursing diagnoses & care plans. NurseTogether. https://www.nursetogether.com/major-

depression-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

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