Author Question: In bereavement-associated depression: A. Antidepressant medications usually do not provide relief ... (Read 41 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In bereavement-associated depression:

A. Antidepressant medications usually do not provide relief
B. The same antidepressants used for non-bereavement depression can provide relief
C. Only SSRI antidepressants can provide relief for grieving individuals
D. Only TCA antidepressants can provide relief for bereaved individuals

Question 2

When assessing an individual with depression, it is important for the clinician to:

A. Ask if there are thoughts of suicide
B. Ask if there is a plan for suicide
C. Ask if the individual wants to harm others
D. All of the above

heinisk01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Finally, the depressive symptoms associated with bereavement-related depression respond to the same psychosocial and medication treatments as non-bereavement-related depression. Most people experiencing the loss of a loved one experience bereavement without developing a major depressive episode. However, separation or loss of a loved one is a major stressor that can precipitate a major depressive episode.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Clinical depression often involves recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicidal attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide.