Date of Award
4-2015
Document Type
Independent Study
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
Depression affects an estimated 350 million people worldwide and is reported to be the leading cause of disability (World Health Organization, 2012). This disease, at its worst, can be fatal by resulting in suicide. Fewer than half of those with a diagnosis of depression receive treatment for the disease. A possible consequence of this may be the one million deaths that suicide is responsible for every year (WHO, 2012). These statistics cause concern for providers and raise questions regarding which treatment options will result in the best outcomes for those suffering from depression. This report will present a case in which a patient is diagnosed with depression and declines pharmacological treatment. This case report leads into a literature review that focuses on the efficacy of non-pharmacological treatment methods, pharmacological treatment methods, and combination therapy.
Recommended Citation
Dahn, Erin, "Non-pharmacologic, Pharmacologic, and Combination Treatments for Depression:" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 4845.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/4845
