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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Patient is a 38 year old female indicating to her psychiatrist feelings of: emptiness, helplessness, hopelessness, and a deep sense of guilt for no apparent reason. She also mentioned having low energy, (not wanting to cook for her family or wanting to be intimate with her husband). The patient indicated not caring for any of her regular hobbies or anything pleasurable, difficult concentrating, and even not remembering details. She is having problems sleeping and even contemplated going to bed and overdosing (just once)

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The symptoms you've mentioned could be indicative of several mental health conditions, with depression and possibly other mood disorders being some of the possibilities. Some of the symptoms you've listed, such as feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, guilt, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and sleep disturbances, are characteristic of depression. It's important for the individual to seek help from a mental health professional for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.