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Introduction

In today’s pharmacy setting, we are finding the dispensing of a greater diversity of medications for specific disease states. With advanced technologies and introduction of new classification of drugs, the Pharmacy has become a blessing for those in need.

Among new medications to hit the market in recent years are medications used in the treatment of Clinical Depression. Clinical Depression is one of the most common and most serious mental health issues facing individuals today. It is to be hoped that this CE offering will enlighten you as a Pharmacy Technician and give a better understanding and empathy of individuals with Clinical Depression.

Moods

In most situations, an individual’s outlook on life is based on one’s mood. Mood is a sustained emotional feeling that allows us a perception of our surroundings and in doing so, brings us sadness and joy as part of our everyday lives. When we talk about “moods,” we are not just talking about emotional feelings. Positive moods are more than just “happy” or “good” feelings — they tend to be accompanied by feelings of physical comfort, a sense of contentment with our lives, and more energy. Similarly, negative moods are more than just sad or angry feelings — they tend to be accompanied by feelings of physical discomfort, lack of energy and other physical complaints.

Normal moods or feelings are as follows:

- Joy or elation is a universal human response generally linked to success and achievement. This event allows an individual to be happy and content.

-Sadness or normal depression is a universal human response to disappointment, or other situation. Sadness can also be transient periods associated with certain events such as holidays and anniversary’s.

-Grief is a universal human response due to a significant loss, as a death of a loved one, separation, and disappointment. Grief can also be seen during times of catastrophes such as the World Trade Center terrorist attack. In most cases, individuals will go through a grief
cycle before finding resolution. (Read the article)

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Hi Everyone,

Tech Lectures is proud to present its TL Series of old CE offerings
offered in the past by Tech Lectures. Our next TL Series will be on
Depression. This informative CE Offering allows us a look at
Depression and treatment protocols.

As author of these, you may use them individually or share them with
fellow Pharmacy Technician’s or students studying to become Pharmacy
Technicians.

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