Psychiatric Crash Cart Presentation - Sutter Medical Center

“I really think my kids would be better off without me….”Depression• Acute vs. chronic (Major Depressive Disorder,dysthymia)• MDD can be a progressive illness; if left untreated canlead to SI with “loss” of ability to perceive situations inrational, objective way• Multiple stressors, recent trauma (especially with PTSDissues), perceived loss of control, difficulty inrelationships, medical issues can be precipitants• Genetics, personality, environment can make a personmore susceptible• Physical symptoms e.g. fatigue, headaches, nausea