HTHSCI 1CC6 Study Guide - Final Guide: Psy, Postpartum Psychosis, Postpartum Depression

• School: Mohawk College
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HTHSCI 1CC6
• Professor: Ruth Hannon

Document Summary

There are many tools used for assessment of depression. One of the more commonly used tools is the beck depression inventory ii (bdi ii) (see appendix 1 in this package). The most common tool used for postpartum depression is the edinburgh postpartum depression scale (see appendix 2 in this package). Describe: the purpose of the bdi ii to detect and assess severity of symptoms of depression as listed in the dsm-iv, and monitor changes in a mental health care setting; and detect symptoms in a primary setting. Describe: the purpose of the edinburgh postpartum depression scale. The most common tool used for postpartum depression. To detect mothers suffering from ppd, or identify clients at risk (does not determine mothers with anxiety neurosis, phobias or personality disorders) how the edinburgh postpartum depression scale is administered. A patient is asked to consider each statement as it relates to the way they have felt in the previous 7 days including today.