TY - JOUR
T1 - A holistic approach to severe depression
T2 - My story
AU - Meyer, Bonnie L.
AU - Taylor, Elizabeth Johnston
N1 - Holist Nurs Pract. 2008 Mar-Apr;22(2):81-6. doi: 10.1097/01.HNP.0000312656.68147.7f. Case Reports
PY - 2008/3
Y1 - 2008/3
N2 - Given the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) and its significant economic and personal costs to society, families, and those with MDD, and given the frequent failure of contemporary therapeutics to treat MDD, it is imperative that nurses explore holistic approaches to managing MDD. My story provides a case study for how several approaches can be blended to holistically manage MDD. The approach that is effective for me requires faithfully attending to diet, exercise, sunlight, sleep, and spirituality, as well as continuing to receive psychological and social support.
AB - Given the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) and its significant economic and personal costs to society, families, and those with MDD, and given the frequent failure of contemporary therapeutics to treat MDD, it is imperative that nurses explore holistic approaches to managing MDD. My story provides a case study for how several approaches can be blended to holistically manage MDD. The approach that is effective for me requires faithfully attending to diet, exercise, sunlight, sleep, and spirituality, as well as continuing to receive psychological and social support.
KW - Depression
KW - Diet
KW - Exercise
KW - Holistic
KW - Life style
KW - Nursing
KW - Nutrition
KW - Recovery program
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U2 - 10.1097/01.HNP.0000312656.68147.7f
DO - 10.1097/01.HNP.0000312656.68147.7f
M3 - Review article
C2 - 18317286
SN - 0887-9311
VL - 22
SP - 81
EP - 86
JO - Holistic Nursing Practice
JF - Holistic Nursing Practice
IS - 2
ER -